Fudge is a rich, creamy candy made from sugar, butter, and milk (or cream), cooked and beaten until smooth. It’s dense, sweet, and melts in your mouth.
🍫 Classic Chocolate Fudge (Stovetop)
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup cocoa powder (or 1 cup chocolate chips)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat: Combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Boil: Bring to a boil and cook until it reaches 234–240°F (112–115°C) (soft-ball stage), stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat: Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add vanilla & beat: Stir until thick and creamy.
- Set: Pour into a lined 8×8-inch pan and cool completely before cutting.
⚡ 5-Minute Easy Fudge (No Thermometer)
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Microwave condensed milk and chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Pour into lined pan and refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm.
🌟 Variations
- Peanut butter fudge
- Rocky road fudge (add marshmallows & nuts)
- Salted caramel fudge
- White chocolate fudge
Fudge is perfect for holidays, gifting, or satisfying a sweet craving.
If you’d like, I can give you a super creamy old-fashioned fudge method that guarantees smooth texture without graininess. 🍫
