I think I will always associate fudge with Christmas for this reason (even though clearly you can enjoy fudge all year round).
If you’ve never made homemade fudge before, there are a few different ways and probably about a million variations. I would call this the absolutely easiest way to make fudge.
It’s even easier than no bake cookies, if you can believe that!
You only need three ingredients: chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and extract. I usually use vanilla extract (I make homemade vanilla extract), but you could change up the flavor by using something else like peppermint or almond extract instead.
Using higher quality chocolate can make a big difference here as well, especially if you plan to gift this fudge.
Or, if you have a chocolate-crazy niece, you might eat most of it on Christmas Day while the other kids open presents (guilty as charged).
Personally, I love to top chocolate fudge with sea salt—like, a lot of sea salt. I do this with any kind of chocolate cookies and usually brownies, too.
I just love the combination of dark chocolate and salt. But you could skip this or add something else like sprinkles or chopped nuts.
Enjoy this easy three-ingredient fudge—or leave some for Santa instead of cookies this year? Happy holidays, friends! xo. Emma
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate (chips or chopped)
- 14 ounces condensed milk (sweetened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- sea salt, sprinkles, or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and extract. Microwave on high for 1-1.5 minutes, in 30-second intervals. Stir in between. Or, you can melt this in a glass mixing bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler).
- Once the mixture is melted and smooth, pour into a square baking dish lined with parchment paper. Top with salt, sprinkles, or nuts if using. Allow to fully set before cutting into squares. If you want to speed up this process, you can pop the fudge in the refrigerator or freezer.
This is fantastic, I found and started making this a while ago, and we still love it
I supervised my 5 year old who wanted to try this. We had so much fun taking turns stirring, then she spent a solid 3 minutes just shaking chocolate sprinkles on top. Make sure to cut smaller pieces than you think is already small! Both my children only ate half the piece I cut for them. They liked it, but when Miss Newly-Minted 5 says I cut too big, I have to listen because what kid says the dessert is “too big?”
This only really tasted like condensed milk I do not recommend!
Found a 3 ingredient fudge receipt years ago and lost it. Asked Google Assistant and she came up with this one. I don’t like a lot of fuss and this one isn’t. However instead of chocolate (which contains caffeine and because of a heart condition I cannot have caffeine) I am going to use carob instead. I like the other suggestions of butterscotch or peanut butter. I think I will try those too. Thanks for sharing. Safe journey…
Thank you! My father used to make Fudge every Xmas!
Beware!!!! Found this a month ago. I’m 5’1. Went from 96 lbs to 200lbs. Currently in a “Twelve Step Fudge Program”. ???? sssWonderful!
Your fudge looks very delicious , yummy !!!
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Did you cooked it already?
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The sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and vanilla are melded together in the microwave….no need to cook. I only use this recipe anymore!
This recipe is delicious! I made two batches yesterday and they were a huge hit at my office! I added walnuts to one batch and left the other one plain.
this looks delish!
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will this recipe work ysing peanut butter chios or butterscotch
Ooh I can’t wait to try this! I haven’t made fudge before but this recipe seems so simple it would be foolish not to try. B X
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I think you could change the flavor with different kinds of chips like butterscotch or peanut butter or white chocolate And use different kinds of extracts! Especially with the white chocolate! Orange,Raspberry, all might be delicious!!! Thanks for the easy recipe!
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!! Will try this for sure!
How much peanut butter for pb fudge
Wow so easy! Fudge is so delicious! Thanks for this fab, super quick recipe!
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What would recommend as a cocktail to go along with the fudge?
My fudge is very soft, even after being in the fridge. I’m going to leave it out over night uncovered and see if it dries out some.
I used more chocolate chips-3 cups. I let it sit in the frig 2 hours before cutting. Turned out perfect!
I love fudge, but I’ve never made it before. I didn’t know it was this easy! What a great recipe for Christmas!! 🙂
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