Easiest Ever Chocolate Fudge (with add-in options!)

Homemade fudge is definitely one of my favorite holiday treats and this easy chocolate fudge recipe is dangerously delicious!

During the holidays I also love to make these Melted Snowman Cookies, Christmas Crack Toffee, and Rolo Pretzel Turtles.

Best Homemade Fudge

My Mom is a fabulous cook and an even better baker, and she would always make so many amazing treats around Christmas. I don’t know how she managed to get it all done with 5 kids at her feet, but mom’s holiday baking was always a monumental event!

My mom got this easy fudge recipe from a lady who used to own a candy shop and it is literally the best fudge I’ve ever made. It’s so simple to make and so delicious that I could totally eat a whole pan by myself. (Seriously, I have issues waiting for it to cool before I dig in!)

Holiday Neighbor Gift

The best part about this recipe is being able to share it during the holidays. Who doesn’t love being given a bag full of homemade fudge?

You can bring this chocolate fudge to your next Holiday Cookie Exchange, or give them as gifts wrapped in our Christmas Treat Bag Toppers and you’re sure to spread some delightful Christmas cheer!

How to Make Easy Homemade Fudge

YOU WILL NEED –

This homemade fudge recipe comes together with just 6 easy ingredients you can easily keep on hand:

• semi-sweet chocolate chips – I only use Ghirardelli’s for this recipe. Not all chocolate is created equal!
• marshmallow cream
• evaporated milk – make sure NOT to use condensed milk. I did this once and it was not the same! Oops!
• salted butter
• sugar
• vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS –

Prep – Before you get started, be sure to butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking dish.

Chocolate Mixture – This easy fudge recipe starts by mixing the chocolate chips with the marshmallow cream in a LARGE bowl.

Bring The Heat – Next, in a large saucepan on the stove, combine the butter, sugar, and milk. You’ll want to stir the mixture occasionally until it boils to keep it from burning.

Boil – Continue to boil the sugar mixture for 7 minutes.

Combine – Next, add the vanilla to the sugar mixture and then pour it over the chocolate chip and marshmallow mixture.

Mix – Beat everything together with a large wooden spoon until the chocolate fudge is nice and creamy.

Add-Ins – You can add nuts or crushed candy canes at this point, or just leave it creamy.

Chill – Pour the homemade fudge into the pan and then cover it with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for 6 hours. (If you can wait that long!) 

Serve – Cut into cubes, serve and enjoy!

Store – Place any leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator or on the counter at room temperature.

Best Fudge Mix-Ins + Flavorings

The best part about homemade fudge is being able to add in your favorite toppings. This keeps the recipe fresh so there’s always a new variety to try. Here are a few of our favorites.

• Crushed candy canes or peppermint discs are perfect during the holidays
• My husband loves crushed toffee pieces
• Sprinkle sea salt over the top for that incredible salty, sweet combo
• Walnuts, peanuts, almonds, pecans, or your other favorite nut
• My kids would add M&Ms every time if I let them
• If you like a little kick, cinnamon and cayenne pepper is fantastic

More Holiday Dessert Recipes

• Shortbread Christmas Tree Cookies
• Santa Hat Cupcakes
• Christmas Blossom Cookies
• Snowman Rice Krispie Treats
• Homemade Gingerbread Cookies

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The Best Homemade Fudge

Servings: 1 oz

Fudge is definitely one of my favorite holiday treats and this easy fudge recipe is dangerously delicious!

Prep Time:6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Total Time:6 hours hrs 9 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 12 oz package of Ghirardelli’s semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 7 oz jar of marshmallow cream
• 12 oz can of evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 4 cups of sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

• Butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13 pan.
• Combine chocolate chips and marshmallow cream in LARGE bowl. Set aside.
• Combine butter, sugar and milk in a large pan on the stove, stirring occasionally until it boils.
• Once it boils, stir constantly for 7 minutes.
• Add vanilla to the butter and pour over chocolate chip/marshmallow mixture. Beat with large spoon until creamy. Add nuts or candy cane, optional.
• Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 6 hours. Keep refrigerated.
• Cut into cubes, serve and enjoy!

Notes

VARIATIONS: Add two cups of peanuts, almonds or walnuts for some crunch. Instead of adding the vanilla, add mint extract and then add 1 cup of chopped candy canes

Nutrition

Calories: 120 kcal

Other Notes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candy, chocolate, fudge

What are you making this holiday season?