Jamoncillo De Leche

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cup brown sugar, preferably imperial sugar light brown sugar
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper of spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Combine butter, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat.
3. Bring to a boil and continue to simmer for 15 minutes stirring frequently with a wooden or silicone spoon.
4. Place a teaspoon of fudge in a bowl with cold water to test. Drain water and mold fudge into a ball with your fingers. If you are able to form a ball, fudge is ready for the next step. If not, continue simmering and stirring for a couple of minutes and test again.
5. Carefully transfer fudge to bowl of a stand mixer.
6. Mix on medium low for 5 minutes.
7. Fudge will begin to set.
8. Immediately transfer to prepared pan, evenly spreading with spatula.
9. Refrigerate for at least 90 minutes.
10. Slice into 16 squares and enjoy.