Quick and Easy Chocolate Fudge
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This Easy Chocolate Fudge recipe is made with just 3 ingredients, including sweetened condensed milk, and has such a rich chocolate flavor! It’s a simple treat to put together for gifts and sharing this holiday season.
I’ve been loving testing out new fudge recipes lately. Did you catch my Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge recently? SO good! Both that fudge and this one are so rich and creamy, it’s hard to stop eating them!
Now, there are two great things I’ve found about fudge lately. One – it can be incredibly easy to make. And two – it’s a delicious treat to snack on when taking care of twins. 😉 The only problem with that is it might be too easy.
But of course easy is exactly what we need this time of year. So much going on, so little time and oh my gosh, Christmas is like 10 days away. When did that happen?!? I’m so not ready. And if you’re not fully prepared and need something quick, this fudge is for you. Not to mention, it’s a great chocolate fix if you’re losing your mind a bit and chocolate makes you feel better. 🙂
HOW DO YOU MAKE EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE
So to get started making this easy chocolate fudge, you’ll need just three ingredients – chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Hopefully you’re like me and already have those 3 things in your pantry at all times.
Grab a 9×9 inch pan and line it with parchment paper and set that aside. Then put the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk into a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave them for one minute, then stir to combine and let the residual heat do as much of the melting as it can. If it needs another 30 seconds or so, go ahead and heat it some more, then stir it until it’s melted.
Once everything is melted together, add the vanilla extract and combine everything. Working quickly, pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Let the fudge cool to room temperature before cutting into squares. You could also let it cool in the fridge to speed up the process, but it doesn’t have to be refrigerated.
3 MINUTE FUDGE
This chocolate fudge is so easy to make, it takes all of about three minutes! A minute to prepare the pan and ingredients, a minute to melt the chocolate and a minute to spread it out into the pan. Seriously – SO EASY! You will be enjoying the best chocolate fudge before you know it! Dense, rich, chocolatey, delicious! What are you waiting for?!
Easy Chocolate Fudge
This easy chocolate fudge recipe is made with just 3 ingredients and is full of rich chocolate flavor! A simple Christmas or holiday gift you’ll love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 20-25 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (12oz) semi sweet chocolate chips
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Line a 9×9 square pan with parchment paper that covers the sides of the pan.
2. Place the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl and microwave for one minute. Stir well to combine and allow the heat to melt the chocolate chips. If needed, microwave for another 30 seconds or so, until the chocolate is completely smooth.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract, then quickly transfer the mixture to the lined pan and spread evenly.
4. Let the fudge cool completely to room temperature before cutting into squares. You could also refrigerate it until it’s cool. If you find that your fudge is a little sticky, refrigerate it before cutting into squares.
5. Cut the fudge and store in an air tight container. Fudge can be stored at either room temperature or the fridge.
Keywords: easy chocolate fudge, 3 minute fudge, chocolate fudge recipe
Enjoy!
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This recipe is easy-peasy and yummy. I have a question though, how do I print out your recipes? I always have to write them down in order to keep them for later as there isn’t a ‘print’ option included (that I can see).
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The print option is fixed for this recipe now! There’s a red button labeled “print” in the pink recipe card. Just hit that button and it brings up the printable version of the recipe.
hey girl- this looks so yummy!
What I want to know is…how do you cut it to make it look so pretty!?
I have been making my fudge this way for the past 30 years.
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So so easy! And so yummy! I only had milk chocolate so I Added an extra 1/4cup of choc chips and it set perfectly!
I gave it out as as Xmas gifts, was a hit! 😊
And have already shared the recipe with two other people.
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Wonderful! So glad to hear it was a hit!
I make this recipe for my mother and she thinks I have gone to a lot of trouble.
So easy it is.
I love how easy this fudge is to make!
Can I use extra dark chocolate chips (63% cacao)?
Sure!
I have actually been wanting to make fudge for people this holiday. This fudge looks so nice and easy to make, that it’s probably the fudge I will be making soon. Thanks for sharing this delicious looking recipe! Also, I am seriously in love with fudge, and this recipe will probably be my go to!
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Wow! That looks nicer than fudge you’d pay $10.00 per pound for at an upscale candy shop! Just wondering if this would freeze well, Lindsay? If not, how long do you think it would keep in an air tight container (room temperature or fridge)? Thank you!
It should be fine for a week or two at room temperature and maybe another week in the fridge. I haven’t tried freezing it, but I think it’d be fine.
I made the chocolate fudge and everyone loved it.
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So glad to hear it! Thanks Michelle!
Gave this recipe a whirl and ended up with something more along the lines of melted chocolate cooled in a baking pan than a fudge :/
Any thoughts on how I managed to mangle such a simply recipe?
A couple possibilities. One would be that maybe a measurement of either ingredient was off. The other possibility would be related to the chocolate. The recipe specifies semi sweet chocolate. Did you by chance use milk chocolate? The amount of cocoa solids in the two different kinds of chocolate actually changes the consistency when melted.
Loved your easy chocolate fudge, but my cravings are for maple, do you by any chance have one for that? My experiments don’t work out well. ???? thanks. ☺
I would think this fudge would probably work best for that. You could add maple extract to it, just leave out the cranberries. I hope this is helpful!
Hello, I ordered Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Bits from Amazon ( a vendor). They were not shipped correctly and arrived in BAR shapes. LOGS! I would like to know if you think I can melt them down and use this recipe? Would you still choose the vanilla flavoring or use a peppermint extract? I was so ANGRY. Amazon refunded my order but would NOT allow me to comment on the seller’s lack of due diligence. so that others would not experience what I did. Thank you. LOVE your blog!
I haven’t ever tried this with Andes mints, but that sounds awesome! You could try a little mint extract, but also add vanilla – just a little less.
Have you ever added nuts or marshmallows (or anything) to this fudge? Curious if it would be ok. Thanks!
I haven’t, but I think it would be perfectly fine.
I have yet to use this recipe an when I do I will be sure to let y’all know how it turns out
Can’t seem to reply to your comment (also sorry to whoever’s comment I accidentally hi-jacked with my original mobile comment). The can of milk I bought and used was 14oz and the bag of chips bought and used was 12oz.
I used semi sweet as called for in the recipe.
Hmm, then I’m not sure. I wish I could be more help!
Thank you for taking the time to reply 🙂 I guess the Universe had decided it just wasn’t a fudge day for me. Everyone who tried to said they liked it though. It wouldn’t be the first time I’m the only one unhappy with how one of my treats came out, haha.
Thank you so so much. My son has a school gala and this recipe was a lifesaver.
Glad you were happy with it!
I used this recipe and for some reason it didn’t set and stuck to the paper can you help with some answers as to what I may have done wrong. The only thing I did different was I used a double boiler to melt the chocolate in the condensed milk.
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Hmm, I’m not sure. It’s really just a balance of the milk with the chocolate chips, which firm it up. You could try refrigerating it a little bit longer, to make sure it’s completely cooled and firm. You could also try adding a few more chocolate chips to the mixture next time to make it a little firmer.
I made this with milk chocolate and it was a bit soft. What is semi sweet chocolate? I don’t think we have it in the UK. Could I use dark chocolate instead?
Different kinds of chocolate have different ingredients in them. Milk chocolate has less cocoa powder and more butter and milk in it, so it’s going to lend a softer fudge. Semi sweet chocolate is kind of a cross between milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Not as sweet as milk chocolate, but not as bitter as dark chocolate. You could try the dark chocolate. It will definitely be firmer, I’m just not sure if it’ll be too firm. You could also try using a mix of dark and milk chocolate (maybe a little more of the dark chocolate) if you can’t find semi sweet.
Thank you, I will give it a try. The white chocolate and cranberry recipe is also fab.
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Hi! All,
I made this fudge, and like several of you, it was super soft and stuck to the parchment. Not one to give up, I did a little research. Google revealed that the official recipe from Eagle Brand calls for 18 ounces of semi sweet chips.
I made this quick adjustment and my second batch was perfection! 🙂
Also, the official recipe says you can use milk choclate. It suggests a combination of semi sweet and milk.
Crushed peppermint, or Andes, or almost anything else you can think of can be added to create new flavor profiles.
Thanks for the recipe Lindsay! My mom always made fantasty fudge with marshmallow creme, and this is WAAAAAAY easier and faster!
I have a quick question…
The recipe calls for 2 cups which would be 16 oz. But then in parenthesis it says 12oz,
So which one do I need to go by?
So for me, 2 cups is 6 oz. I measure by weight, so I used 12 oz.