Holiday Chocolate Fudge
Smooth, creamy, and absolutely irresistible, this holiday fudge is a game-changer. The secret? Precision timing. Trust me, a timer isn’t optional—it’s your best friend here. But when you nail it, oh my, this fudge will be the talk of every gathering. It’s so good, you might just become “that person” everyone begs for fudge from year after year.
Servings: 36 squares
Calories: 105kcal
Cost: $6-$9
Equipment
- 8 x 8 square baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Large saucepan
- Timer (seriously, don't skip this!)
- Electric mixer (optional but helpful)
Ingredients
- 12 regular-size marshmallows not mini, trust me on this
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 6 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1 12 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick at room temp, cut into chunks; unsalted is best
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts optional, but adds a delightful crunch
Makes: 8 x 8inch rectangle, 1inch height
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dish: Lightly grease an 8 x 8 square baking dish and set it aside.
- Mix the Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate chips, butter, and walnuts (if using). Set this aside for later.
- Cook the Fudge Base: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the marshmallows, sugar, and evaporated milk. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Precise Boiling: Once boiling, continue to stir and let it boil for exactly 6 minutes. Use your timer—no guesswork allowed!
- Combine and Beat: Pour the hot mixture over the ingredients in your bowl. Stir to combine, then beat by hand or on low speed with an electric mixer for exactly 20 minutes without stopping. Yes, a full 20 minutes—set that timer again!
- Add the Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Set the Fudge: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Let it cool and set completely.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, cut into 36 (1.3"x1.3") squares, 64 (1"x1") squares, or any size you fancy.
Notes
If your fudge doesn’t turn out perfectly, it’s probably because you doubted the timing. Don’t worry—it’s worth trying again, and it’s not an expensive mistake.
This fudge is an ideal holiday gift or a crowd-pleaser at parties. Wrap it up creatively (see my packaging tips!) and watch the compliments roll in.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.2mg
