This Easy Homemade Fudge is only 4 ingredients and can be made so quickly. This candy treat is great for any Christmas tray for a just a sweet treat! Enjoy the simplicity of this chocolate candy recipe.
Creamy and smooth, this rich and Easy Homemade Fudge recipe is just what your Christmas candy trays need this season. It is so simple to put together with only four ingredients. Also, no candy thermometer needed!
Other types of Christmas candy we have at Baking With Mom are: Cornflake Candy, Chocolate Caramel Candy, Crunch Butterscotch Candy and Peanut Butter Candy.
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Ingredients
- chocolate chips - semi-sweet
- unsweetened chocolate - any brand
- sweetened condensed milk - any brand
- vanilla extract - I use our homemade vanilla
Melting the chocolate
Both the unsweetened chocolate and the chocolate chips can be melted together in the microwave. They can be melted on the stove, but I would recommend using a double boiler technique for the melted so the chocolate won't burn.
Using the microwave, the chocolate is best melted slowly. Don't let the chocolate melt without stirring it in between intervals. That will help prevent burning.
Set the microwave for 1 minute, stir, then melt another 30 seconds. The repeat until completely melted and that is how you will have perfectly melted and not burned chocolate.
Adding the condensed milk and vanilla
As you stir the melted chocolate, condensed milk and vanilla, the mixture will become thicker. That is okay and will help it set up to make the fudge.
Tips
- Using parchment paper on the bottom of the loaf pan or square pan will make it easier to remove the fudge and cut it into squares
- Adding a pinch of salt is up to you. It can help cut a little of the sweetness if you desire.
- Any brand of unsweetened chocolate bar will work. However, Hershey chocolate chips melt the best. Other brands don't melt as well.
Add-ins
- marshmallow cream - mix the cream into the chocolate mixture.
- colored sprinkles - just sprinkle on top of the fudge.
- pecans or walnuts - mix into the chocolate fudge before spreading or sprinkle on top.
📖 Recipe
Easy Homemade Fudge
Print PinEquipment
- 1 9 inch loaf pan or 8 inch
Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips Hershey brand works best
- 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare a 9 inch loaf pan or a 8 inch square pan with parchment paper on the bottom of the pan.
- Place chocolate chips and baking chocolate in a large microwave safe bowl.
- Melt for 1 minute. Then stir.
- Melt for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat until fully melted. Always microwave as little as possible so it won't burn.
- When fully melted, stir in condensed milk and vanilla until smooth. The mixture will thicken.
- Spread into the prepared pan.
- Let the fudge set up in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Cut and serve.
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