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
Cost: Varies
Equipment
- Kitchen timer (Timing will be manadatory as you proceed)
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