Holiday Fudge Recipe—Sinfully Delicious, Super Easy!
Chocolate fudge always conjurs up two distinct memories: The intoxicating smell coming from the small fudge shop in the town where I grew up and opening the box of homemade treats my grandparents always sent us for Christmas.
It’s hard to go wrong with a delicious, consumable gift for any occasion, but especially Christmas. Perfect homemade fudge that’s neither complicated nor fussy marks off all the boxes for both giver and recipient.
This easy chocolate fudge, made with chocolate chips and marshmallows, is done in 25 minutes. A classic holiday staple!
Grab your kitchen timer because it is the key to making this Holiday Fudge turn out perfectly—smooth and creamy, never crumbly, dry, or too “soupy” to cut into squares!
Holiday Chocolate Fudge
It's smooth, creamy and easy to make! What you definitely need is a timer. The success here depends on exact timing. And when you get it right? Wow, this will become your holiday signature contribution to every event. It will be your go-to gift for friends, neighbors, relatives far and wide. It really is THAT good.
Servings: 36
Calories: 88kcal
Ingredients
- 12 marshmallows regular size (not mini)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 6 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1 6 oz. pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 tspn vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Makes: 8 x 8inch rectangle, 1inch height
Instructions
- Lightly grease an 8 x 8 square baking dish
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate chips, walnuts if using, and butter. Set aside
- In a large sauce pan set over medium heat, combine the marshmallows, sugar, and milk, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil precisely 6 minutes (time this carefully) and remove from stove.
- Pour the hot mixture over ingredients in the bowl. Stir to combine then beat by hand OR on low speed with an electric mixer for exactly 20 minutes without stopping until it has been exactly 20 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Pour into the buttered square dish. Allow to cool and set.
- Cut into 36 (1.3"x1.3") squares, or 64 (1"x1") squares—or in any size and pattern you desire.
Notes
If this does not turn out perfectly, likely you did not believe me about exact timing. Try again. It’s that good, and not that expensive to make.
Nutrition is for one 1.3 x 1.3-inch piece of fudge with the optional walnuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
More from Everyday Cheapskate
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/20240421-a-homemade-frittata-in-a-cast-iron-skillet.png
800
1200
Mary Hunt
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/EC-Logo-by-Mary-Hunt-Tagline-Trimmed.png
Mary Hunt2024-04-21 00:40:452024-04-09 12:56:11What’s Better and Cheaper Than Eating Out? A Fabulous Frittata!
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/20240422-best-liege-belgian-waffle-.png
800
1200
Mary Hunt
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/EC-Logo-by-Mary-Hunt-Tagline-Trimmed.png
Mary Hunt2024-04-20 08:25:002024-04-21 17:16:07From Brussels with Love: How to Make Authentic Liège Waffles at Home
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/20240420-house-guest-room-bright-white-walls-light-window-houseplant-bed.png
800
1200
Mary Hunt
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/EC-Logo-by-Mary-Hunt-Tagline-Trimmed.png
Mary Hunt2024-04-20 00:39:192024-04-07 15:48:43How to Be a Good House Guest Worthy of a Repeat Invitation in the Future
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/20240419-DIY-dusting-spray-womans-hand-wiping-dusty-wood-surface-with-yellow-towel.png
800
1200
Mary Hunt
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/EC-Logo-by-Mary-Hunt-Tagline-Trimmed.png
Mary Hunt2024-04-19 00:48:462021-04-23 12:16:59How to DIY Highly Effective Dusting Spray: Safe on Fine Wood Furniture
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/20240418-mothers-day-brunch-overhead-view-scones-bread-fruit-coffee.png
800
1200
Mary Hunt
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/EC-Logo-by-Mary-Hunt-Tagline-Trimmed.png
Mary Hunt2024-04-18 00:39:222024-04-18 13:57:47How to Plan, Prepare, and Host the Perfect Mother’s Day Brunch at Home
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/20240414-a-fiddle-leaf-fig-whose-leaves-are-made-out-of-dollar-bills-in-a-midcentury-home-low-risk-investment.png
800
1200
Mary Hunt
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/EC-Logo-by-Mary-Hunt-Tagline-Trimmed.png
Mary Hunt2024-04-14 00:05:112024-04-13 14:58:27The Ultimate High-Yield, Guaranteed, Risk-Free Investment
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/20240409-companion-planting-calendula-and-tomato-plants.png
800
1200
Mary Hunt
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/EC-Logo-by-Mary-Hunt-Tagline-Trimmed.png
Mary Hunt2024-04-09 00:33:482024-04-06 12:55:08Natural Pest Control: Companion Planting Strategies for Your Frugal Garden
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/20240404-midcentury-modern-bathroom-clean-bathroom.png
800
1200
Mary Hunt
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/EC-Logo-by-Mary-Hunt-Tagline-Trimmed.png
Mary Hunt2024-04-04 00:42:322024-03-26 22:52:43The Ultimate Step By Step Guide to a Clean Bathroom in 15 Minutes
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/20240401-laptop-with-chalkboard-with-hot-deals-april-2024-piece-of-chalk-best-deals.png
800
1200
Mary Hunt
https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/wp-content/uploads/EC-Logo-by-Mary-Hunt-Tagline-Trimmed.png
Mary Hunt2024-04-01 00:48:282024-04-25 10:00:59Hot Deals • April 2024
I use a microwave fudge recipe that’s even simpler and tastes great! No more gritty fudge from undissolved sugar…and customize as you’d like (dark chocolate chips, part butterscotch chips, leave out the nuts and add marshmallows, etc.)
And you in mine, Donna!