Here’s a classic, rich, melt-in-your-mouth fudge recipe—simple and foolproof 🍫
Classic Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients (8×8 pan)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Cook the base
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, stop stirring and let boil 5 minutes.
- Add chocolate & vanilla
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla until smooth.
- Set the fudge
- Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm.
- Cut & serve
- Cut into squares and enjoy.
Tips for Perfect Fudge
- Use a heavy-bottom pot to prevent scorching
- Don’t overcook—boiling longer than 5 minutes makes grainy fudge
- Stir gently after adding chocolate
Easy Variations
- Nut fudge: add chopped walnuts or pecans
- Peanut butter fudge: replace chocolate chips with peanut butter
- Rocky road: add marshmallows and nuts
- Marbled fudge: swirl in white chocolate
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- Old-fashioned candy-thermometer fudge
- 3-ingredient microwave fudge
- Holiday fudge flavors (pumpkin, peppermint, maple)
Just tell me 😊
