The Easiest Fudge Recipe Ever!
Fudge is a holiday staple, and this recipe is foolproof (only requires 5 ingredients). It’s delicious and only takes a few minutes to make.
It can be made on the stovetop or in the microwave!
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups (18 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips*
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 pinch salt
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
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Butter and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper (leaving a 1-inch overhang on all sides), butter parchment.
How to Make Fudge on the Stovetop:
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In a medium saucepan stir together chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and salt.
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Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until chocolate chips have melted.
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Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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Chill until set, about 2 hours. Lift from pan using parchment then cut into squares.
How to Make Fudge in the Microwave:
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In a medium microwave safe bowl stir together chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and salt.
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Heat in microwave on 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring well between intervals, until melted and smooth (it should take about 5 – 6 cooking periods).
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Stir in vanilla and nuts. Spread into prepared dish and chill until set, about 2 hours. Cut into squares.
TIPS
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Don’t use low fat or fat free sweetened condensed milk or it could throw off the consistency and it won’t be as rich.
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You can also use a blend of semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate for fudge with a more mild milk chocolate flavor.
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Can I freeze it? Fudge freezes, well wrap in foil and store in an airtight container in freezer.
*For the milk chocolate version use 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup milk chocolate chips.