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Chocolate Fudge
Creamy homemade fudge is made with only three ingredients. Chocolate chips, sweetened, condensed milk, and vanilla, combine for a melt-in-your-mouth delight.
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Practically foolproof, this easy chocolate fudge is made with only three ingredients. Creamy homemade fudge that’s bursting with chocolate flavor can be put together with just 5 minutes of prep time.
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Chocolate Fudge
Often given as an edible gift for Christmas and holidays, chocolate fudge is a treat that friends and family will adore. It’s a simple yet delectable treat that’s perfect for parties and get-togethers.
Made with chocolate chips, sweetened, condensed milk, and vanilla, you may have all the ingredients already in your pantry. Rich and smooth, fudge is a melt-in-your-mouth delight.
Serve this effortless chocolate fudge recipe alongside other varieties of fudge including Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge or Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge. It pairs perfectly with a warm mug of slow cooker pumpkin spice latte.
Chocolate Fudge Ingredients
- Chocolate chips - semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
One of the great things about fudge is the endless possibilities for adding in your favorite additions. You could add your favorite kind of nuts, such as walnuts or pecans. You could add in some mini marshmallows. You could even add in a few tablespoons of peanut butter.
Homemade fudge can be made with semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips. If you prefer milk chocolate, you may want to mix milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips together to keep the fudge from being too sweet.
This is a soft fudge, and you may want to keep it in the refrigerator between servings. For thicker slices of fudge, you can also double the recipe.
How to Make Chocolate Fudge
FIRST STEP: Get your pan with parchment paper ready. Place the mini chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
SECOND STEP: Heat for one minute, allow the bowl to set for one additional minute, and then stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is fully combined. Stir in vanilla extract immediately.
THIRD STEP: Spread mixture into a square 9x9 pan lined with parchment paper hanging over the sides so it’s easy to remove after it has been chilled.
FOURTH STEP: Allow fudge to set in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour. 2 hours is ideal.
FIFTH STEP: Lift by the parchment paper and cut it into pieces.
Can I freeze fudge?
Yes, fudge can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
What can I add to my fudge?
Chopped nuts and mini marshmallows are popular additions to fudge. You could even add a bit of both to make rocky road fudge. For a hint of mint flavor, you could add 2-3 drops of peppermint extract.
Why isn’t my fudge hard?
This is a soft fudge. Allow the fudge to set in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour, but two hours is ideal. Also, keep it in the refrigerator between servings.
How to Store Chocolate Fudge
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
IN THE FREEZER: Fudge can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Chocolate Fudge
Creamy homemade fudge is made with only three ingredients. Chocolate chips, sweetened, condensed milk, and vanilla, combine for a melt-in-your-mouth delight.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 36 pieces
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Get your pan with parchment paper ready. Place the mini chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat for one minute, allow the bowl to set for one additional minute, and then stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is fully combined. Stir in vanilla extract immediately.
- Spread mixture into a square 9x9 pan lined with parchment paper hanging over the sides so it’s easy to remove after it has been chilled.
- Allow fudge to set in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour. 2 hours is ideal.
- Lift by the parchment paper and cut it into pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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