Here’s Paula Deen’s famous 5‑Minute Fudge — a quick, rich chocolate fudge you can make with simple ingredients and minimal effort 🍫✨ (Paula Deen)
🍫 Paula Deen’s 5‑Minute Fudge
Ingredients
- 1⅔ cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (6‑oz) bag semi‑sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional) (Paula Deen)
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients:
In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. (Paula Deen) - Boil:
Stir constantly and bring to a boil over medium heat. Keep boiling for 5 minutes so the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly. (Paula Deen) - Add chocolate:
Remove from heat and immediately stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth. (Paula Deen) - Finish the fudge:
Add marshmallows, vanilla, and pecans (if using). Stir until the marshmallows melt and everything is combined. (Paula Deen) - Set:
Pour into a greased or parchment‑lined 8×8‑inch pan. Let cool at room temperature until firm, then cut into squares and enjoy! (| Yummydishs)
Tips
- Stir constantly during boiling to avoid burning. (Paula Deen)
- Use quality chocolate chips for the best flavor. (| Yummydishs)
- Pecans add nice texture, but you can omit them for plain fudge. (Paula Deen)
Would you like a no‑marshmallow version, a microwave version, or a nut‑free variation? 😊
