Make rich, creamy chocolate fudge without a candy thermometer. This simple recipe yields melt-in-your-mouth squares perfect for gifting or holiday treats.
Author:cookingbycarla
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:5 min
Total Time:2 hours 15 min
Yield:36 small squares 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow fluff
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not let it boil.
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
If using nuts, fold them in now.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to cut.
Use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Cut into 1-inch squares.
Notes
For a peanut butter fudge variation, substitute half the chocolate chips with peanut butter chips and add 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter with the chocolate.
If you want a swirl effect, reserve 1/4 cup of marshmallow fluff and gently swirl it into the top layer before chilling.
This recipe makes excellent edible gifts when wrapped individually.