Easy Chocolate Fudge
This super fast and easy chocolate fudge recipe is perfect for Christmas cookie platters or anytime you need a quick chocolate fix.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 14oz. can sweetened condensed milk ($1.99)
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips ($3.14)
- 2 Tbsp butter ($0.25)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract ($0.25)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) ($1.25)
Instructions
- 1
Add the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla to a medium saucepot.
- 2
Heat the ingredients over medium-low, stirring constantly, until everything is melted and evenly combined. The mixture will be quite thick and glossy when it's ready (see photos below).
- 3
Spread the fudge into a 8x8-inch pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over top and press them lightly into the surface.
- 4
Place the fudge in the refrigerator, uncovered, for about two hours or until fully chilled and firm. Remove the fudge from the refrigerator and slice into 16 pieces, then serve.