Easy Fudge Recipe
This Easy Fudge Recipe is made with only 5 ingredients, in 5 minutes! While homemade fudge is a perfect quick holiday gift, it's delicious any time of year.
Servings: 50 squares
Calories: 76kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
How to make fudge on a stove
- In a pan over low heat, mix together chocolate chips, butter, vanilla extract, salt, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously, making sure to reach the bottom and edges of the pan.
- Over about 5 minutes, the chocolate chips will gradually melt and all the ingredients will come together. Keep stirring until the entire mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in walnuts.
- Pour warm fudge into prepared baking dish and spread to edges in an even layer.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting into squares. If you'd like a little salt on top (a flaky sea salt like Maldon works best), sprinkle that over once the fudge has cooled a little (after about 30 minutes to 1 hour of chilling).
How to make fudge in a microwave
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips, butter, vanilla extract, salt, and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well each time, until the fudge is smooth and glossy (this will take about 6 microwave cycles, give or take).
- Remove pan from heat and stir in walnuts.
- Pour warm fudge into prepared baking dish and spread to edges in an even layer.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting into squares. If you'd like a little salt on top (a flaky sea salt like Maldon works best), sprinkle that over once the fudge has cooled a little (after about 30 minutes to 1 hour of chilling).
Notes
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Fun, delicious fudge additions
- Different chocolate chips - If you're a fan of white chocolate, swap out the chocolate chips for white chocolate instead.
- Nuts - In this recipe, I used walnuts because I love their flavor and crunch. But you can add any nuts that you enjoy...pecans, pistachios, cashews...go crazy!
- Chocolate & Peanut Butter Fudge - Once the fudge has finished cooking, swirl in some peanut butter for a classic combination.
- Flavor extracts - Try experimenting with different extracts besides vanilla: Almond or peppermint, for example.
- Dried fruits - Once the fudge has finished cooking, stir in some dried fruits, like cranberries or dates.
- Storage: Fudge will stay good on the countertop in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. In the fridge it will last for at least a month, and in the freezer for up to three months! After taste testing repeatedly (what we won't do for you guys, I tell ya!), we found that fudge at room temperature tastes best. It has a soft silky texture on the outside, with a firmer middle...the perfect combination!
- Suggestion: If you enjoy this fudge, you're gonna love our old fashioned peanut butter fudge!
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg