Pinto Bean Fudge

Our Relief Society Enrichment meeting is finally accomplished. It was a series of mini demonstration- discussions on preparedness. I gave the lesson at the beginning and as part of it thought it would be fun to get people interested in using their food storage in creative ways. I made a batch of pinto bean fudge that was a real hit. Everyone liked it so I thought you might want to try it too. Here's the recipe:

Mash together:
1 c. soft cooked pinto beans and milk to consistency of mashed potatoes
1 T. vanilla

Melt in double boiler:
6 oz. unsweetened chocolate
6 T. butter

Pour the hot chocolate mixture into the beans and stir until slightly thickened. Work in 2 lbs. of powdered sugar. Knead with hands. Spread into slightly buttered pan. Refrigerate. Nuts and raisins can be added. It will keep well under refrigeration.