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.3 cups chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 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.1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Pour warm fudge into a parchment-lined 9 x 9 baking dish (or a parchment-lined 9 x 13 baking dish for slightly thinner fudge) 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).3 cups chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- Remove pan from heat and stir in walnuts.1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 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