Black Bean Fudge

4 squares chocolate, unsweetened
1 1/2 cubes butter
1 t. vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups black beans, cooked
2 1/2 pounds powdered sugar

Melt unsweetened chocolate squares with butter in pan over medium heat or in 50% power microwave. Mix in drained and mashed black beans, vanilla extract, and sugar. Place mixture in a large buttered, shallow baking pan. Refrigerate til set.

Pinto Bean Fudge (Barbara's choice)

2/3 c Canned milk
1 1/2 c Mini marshmallows
1 1/2 c Strained pinto beans
1 t.Vanilla
1 2/3 c Sugar
1/2 c Nuts
1 1/2 c Chocolate chips

Combine sugar and milk in pan or microwave bowl. Boil 5 minutes, remove from heat, stir in other ingredients until melted. Pour into large casserole dish, cool in refrigerator, cut and serve.