Chocolate Fudge Recipe

What Is Chocolate Fudge

If chocolate had a best friend, it would be fudge. This recipe is sweet, rich, and just firm enough to make you feel like you’re biting into happiness. It’s the kind of treat that makes you say, “I’ll just have one,” and then forget you said that. Making fudge might sound fancy, but this version is simple and fast. No candy thermometer, no stress, no judgment if you lick the spoon.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cool Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 36 pieces

Ingredients

• 3 cups white sugar
• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• ⅔ cup evaporated milk
• 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
• 7 oz marshmallow creme
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Chocolate Fudge

• Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil. Grease the foil lightly. This helps the fudge come out cleanly. You’ll thank yourself later.
  
• In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Place the pan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts. Bring the mixture to a boil. Stir constantly so nothing burns or sticks. Once it boils, keep it bubbling for 5 minutes. Don’t stop stirring unless you like caramelized concrete.
  
• Remove the pan from the heat. Add chocolate chips. Stir until they melt. Add marshmallow creme and vanilla. Stir until everything blends into a smooth, glossy mixture.
  
• Pour the fudge into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Let it cool at room temperature for 2 hours or until firm. If you’re in a rush, use the fridge—but don’t tell Grandma.
  
• Lift the fudge out of the pan using the foil. Cut into small squares. Share if you want. Or don’t. We’re not here to judge.

Tips

• Use real butter, not margarine. This isn’t the time to cut corners.
• Avoid overcooking. Boil for exactly 5 minutes after it starts bubbling.
• Use good-quality chocolate chips. They melt better and taste better.

Storage

Store fudge in an airtight container. Keep it at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, place it in the fridge or freeze it. Just be sure to hide it from yourself if you’re trying to make it last.

Nutrition Info

Serving size: 1 piece
Calories: 130kcal
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 20mg
Carbohydrates: 19g
Sugar: 18g
Protein: 1g

Closing Thought

This chocolate fudge is smooth, rich, and dangerously easy to make. It’s the dessert that shows up at parties, holidays, or just random Tuesdays when you decide the salad can wait. Give it a try—you’ll probably need a second batch.

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Chocolate Fudge

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Made with creamy butter and luscious chocolate, this fudge is irresistibly dense, silky, and utterly irresistible. A classic treat that satisfies every chocolate craving! 🍫✨

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Ingredients

• 3 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
• 7 oz marshmallow creme
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prep Pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with foil and lightly grease—easy cleanup later!

Cook Mixture: In a saucepan, melt sugar, butter, and evaporated milk over medium heat. Stir constantly until dissolved, then boil for 5 mins (keep stirring!).

Mix In Goodies: Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted, then add marshmallow creme and vanilla. Blend until smooth.

Set & Slice: Pour into the pan, smooth the top, and let cool for 2 hours (or chill faster). Lift out with foil and cut into squares. Enjoy—no sharing required! 😉

Notes

• Better Butter: Use real butter—no margarine!
• Perfect Timing: Boil for exactly 5 minutes once bubbling.
• Quality Chips: Good chocolate melts and tastes better.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 130Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 20mgCarbohydrates: 19gSugar: 18gProtein: 1g