Fudge Recipe

This Easy Fudge Recipe is smooth, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth delicious! It is so easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time!

Although fudge is a popular dessert year-round, it is a favorite Christmas recipe for many families along with cut-out sugar cookies and homemade candies!

Every year my mom made fudge during the holidays and we looked forward to it every year. This recipe is adapted from the recipe that she passed down to me.

In This Post: Everything You Need To Make Fudge

• Ingredients Needed
• How To Make This Easy Fudge Recipe
• Variations
• How To Store Fudge
• Frequently Asked Questions

Ingredients Needed

This easy fudge recipe only needs a handful of ingredients that might already be stocked in your kitchen! Keep these things on hand and you can whip up a pan of fantasy fudge whenever you please.

• Sugar: This easy fudge recipe is sweetened with granulated sugar.
• Milk: Make sure you use evaporated milk (NOT sweetened condensed milk) in this recipe.
• Butter: We used salted butter for the added flavor, so if you choose to use unsalted butter, you’ll need to add a little salt to the fudge.
• Chocolate Chips: We used a combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips for the perfect flavor and texture. You can also use other baking chips, such as dark chocolate or white chocolate, depending on your preferences.
• Marshmallow Cream: This recipe is our version of the fantasy fudge recipe and it includes a jar of marshmallow cream which gives it that smooth, creamy texture.
• Flavoring: We added a whole tablespoon of vanilla extract for a delicious flavor boost.

How To Make This Easy Fudge Recipe

Since this fudge recipe is so quick to make, it’s a great treat to prepare when you are short on time. Fudge also makes a wonderful gift! Buy some pretty containers, line them with pieces of parchment paper or wax paper, and fill them with pieces of fudge.

• Boil: First, combine the butter, evaporated milk, and sugar in a large, heavy-bottom pot. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 5-6 minutes.
• Stir: Then, remove the pot from the heat and add the marshmallow cream, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract.
• Spread: Spread the mixture in a foil-lined, greased pan and cool at room temperature.

Variations

When it comes to making different variations, the sky is the limit! There are so many things you can stir into or sprinkle on top of this fudge! The most important thing to remember is that the fudge will start to set and harden quickly, so you’ll need to have any additional ingredients prepped and ready to go.

The most popular addition to fudge is nuts such as toasted pecans or chopped walnuts. You can also stir in mini marshmallows or chopped Oreos. As far as toppings go, you can sprinkle on crushed peppermint candies, cookie crumbles, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.

How To Store Fudge

Allow the fudge to cool completely and harden. You can place it in the refrigerator to harden, once it has cooled, if your house is warm or you want to speed up the process. Use the foil to lift it out of the pan and cut the fudge into squares. Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks, in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

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