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    Favorite Chocolate Fudge

    November 30, 2020 by Danelle 10 Comments

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    FAVORITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE — The best creamy chocolate fudge ever! Just like my grandma used to make.


    Favorite Chocolate Fudge

    I’ve tried a lot of fudge recipes over the years, and if I’m being honest, most of them haven’t been all that great. This really is my very Favorite Chocolate Fudge recipe–just like the kind my grandma used to make!

    I’ve even had a lot of bad fudge from candy shops that charge an arm and a leg for it. You know, the stuff that’s dry and crumbly and just not what fudge should be.

    I tried 2 recipes that I had to throw out as it was too dry. This was the third one I tried and it was so creamy and delicious! ~ Sheryl

    I was actually starting to think I didn’t really like fudge. But that seemed crazy! So I started searching for a fudge recipe like the one my grandma made, because I knew it was the smoothest, creamiest fudge there ever was.

    Friends, this is the fudge I should have been making all along. It’s hands-down the best fudge you’re ever going to make.

    Favorite Chocolate Fudge

    No, it’s not a 3-ingredient, 5 minute fudge, but it’s not much harder than that. You definitely don’t have to stand over a stove with a candy thermometer stirring for 30 minutes (4 1/2 minutes to be exact).

    Trust me, just a tiny bit of extra time and a few more ingredients and you’ve got fudge that’s just about perfect.

    This is the best fudge recipe I have ever made. Wonderful rich and creamy! ~ Laura

    Personally, I like mine with nuts, but my family doesn’t, so I usually just leave it plain. But feel free to stir in some chopped nuts at the end if you like!

    This recipe for Favorite Chocolate Fudge really is the best. Just make it! You’ll get rave reviews and requests for the recipe. Enjoy!


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    Favorite Chocolate Fudge


    Here’s what you’ll need to make Favorite Chocolate Fudge


    • Hershey bars
    • Chocolate chips
    • Marshmallow creme
    • Vanilla
    • Evaporated milk
    • Sugar
    • Butter
    • Chopped nuts (optional)
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    Favorite Chocolate Fudge

    Favorite Chocolate Fudge

    Yield: 2 pounds
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes

    The best creamy chocolate fudge ever! Just like my grandma used to make.

    Ingredients

    • 3 1/2 (4.4 oz.) XL Hershey bars (15.4 oz. total), broken into pieces
    • 2 (12 oz.) bags semisweet chocolate chips
    • 1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
    • 4 1/2 cups sugar
    • 1/2 cup butter plus more for buttering pan
    • 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with foil. Butter the foil with about 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a very large heat-proof bowl, combine the Hershey bars, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme and vanilla.
    2. In a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the evaporated milk, sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 4 1/2 minutes. Pour boiling milk and sugar mixture over chocolate mixture.
    3. Stir vigorously for about 2 minutes until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in nuts, if using.
    4. Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. Fudge tastes best if brought to room temperature before serving.

    Notes

    Total time does not include chilling.

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    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 305Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 51mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 1gSugar: 43gProtein: 3g

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    © Danelle
    Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts

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    Comments

    1. Kelly Kardos

      December 16, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      I haven’t made fudge in years…If i make it…THIS will be the one I make!

      Reply
    2. Grace

      December 16, 2016 at 11:48 am

      I made fudge yesterday and sent it off with my husband to work. I need to make more and was going to try your recipe, and it’s the same, except they have the butter in the bowl with the chocolate mixture! SO good! So easy too! I think I’ll put the butter in the pot like you next time. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Sheryl

      December 22, 2016 at 11:26 am

      I tried 2 recipes that I had to throw out as it was to dry, this was the third one I tried and it was so creamy and delicious !

      Reply
    4. Laura

      December 17, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      This is the best fudge recipe I had ever made. Wonderful rich and creamy!

      Reply
    5. Andi

      December 21, 2018 at 11:31 pm

      How many Hershey bars exactly?

      Reply
      • Danelle

        December 22, 2018 at 9:20 am

        The recipe states 3 1/2 of the extra large bars. If you are using the regular size bars, I would go with the weight in ounces (15.4 oz) listed in the recipe. If you’re off by a few ounces it shouldn’t hurt anything.

        Reply
    6. Alanna crain

      December 22, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      Would it be too much to use milk chocolate chips instead of se my chocolate?

      Reply
      • Danelle

        December 22, 2018 at 4:24 pm

        I think it would be sweeter, but probably still fine.

        Reply
    7. Liza

      December 28, 2018 at 1:12 am

      I made this for Christmas. It was delicious and everyone loved it. Definitely making again and also will add peanut butter next time. I had some chocolate chips that didnt melt but it tasted great like that. I’m going to add more towards the ending so less melt because that extra crunch was amazing.

      Reply
    8. Gail

      December 02, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      Fabulous fudge! I have been making a certain fudge recipe for years that was really good but I tried this one this year. It was even better! Now my new go too fudge recipe. So smooth and creamy.

      Reply

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