Easy Chocolate Fudge
This homemade chocolate fudge recipe is so easy to make with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk blended with a little vanilla extract (and a hint of espresso too if you'd like). It's a classic treat for holidays that every chocolate lover looks forward to.
Servings 36 slices
Calories 116kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 or 9x9 square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add all the ingredients, except pecans and sprinkles, to the pot of a double boiler and heat for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until the chocolate is fully melted.2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Fold in chopped pecans and stir to combine.1 cup chopped pecans
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish (top with any seasonal sprinkles if desired).1 tablespoon sprinkles
- Place the tray in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours to set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Swap the pecans for chopped walnuts.
- Omit the espresso powder and cocoa powder if you'd like.
- If you don't have a double boiler, then you can place the ingredients in a medium heat safe bowl. Boil 1-2 inches of water in a medium saucepan. Then, place the bowl of ingredients over the top of the saucepan and stir until melted. You can also place the chocolate chips in a medium microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds then stir and repeat for another 30 seconds. Stir and repeat one more time if necessary. Be very careful not to overheat the chocolate or it will seize.
- Cut fudge while cold for easier cutting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
