Best 8 Very Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipes

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Indulge in the rich and decadent delight of homemade chocolate fudge! This delectable confection is a timeless classic, cherished for its creamy texture, intense chocolate flavor, and versatility. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create this sweet indulgence in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this beginner-friendly recipe will guide you through the process, ensuring success and satisfaction with every batch. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the art of making the best, very easy chocolate fudge that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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This fudge is easy to make and very delicious. Enjoy this with your loved ones. For best results be sure to use a candy thermometer.

Provided by BOOK_WORM

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Chocolate

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white sugar
½ cup cocoa
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
  • Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
  • Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
  • Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

HOME



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Categories     Fudge & Candy

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

● 2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
● 1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
●1 cup chopped walnuts
●1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with foil.
  • Combine morsels and sweetened condensed milk in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Warm over lowest possible heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in nuts and vanilla extract.
  • Spread evenly into prepared baking pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into 48 pieces.

EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE



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My mother has been baking this cake for parties for 55 years. People have me make it for every party I go to. It is wonderful and very easy.

Provided by Colleen Culbertson

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
¼ cup butter
2 cups white sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Bake a box chocolate cake as directed. While hot from the oven, poke holes over entire cake with a fork. While the cake is cooking prepare the fudge sauce.
  • For the fudge sauce: In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, cocoa and cream. Stir over medium heat until a full boil starts. Cook at a full boil for 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Pour while hot over warm cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Serve alone or with ice-cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 195.5 mg, Sugar 25 g

FOOLPROOF CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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This classic and truly foolproof fudge recipe will be a favorite for years to come. Try one of our suggested variations or personalize the fudge by adding your favorite ingredients to the basic recipe. Fudge also makes a great homemade gift to share with family and friends.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 dash Dash salt
¾ cup chopped nuts
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt. Remove from heat; stir in nuts (optional) and vanilla.
  • Spread evenly into wax-paper-lined 8- or 9-inch square pan. Chill 2 hours or until firm.
  • Life fudge out of pan and place onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 31.4 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

4 INGREDIENT EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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Make and share this 4 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Candy

Time 2h10m

Yield 36 pieces, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (one 12 oz bag)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped almonds or 1 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
  • Conventional method: In a double boiler, melt chips and milk. Stir until smooth. Add nuts and vanilla.
  • Microwave method: Melt chocolate chips and milk on 50 percent power, 3 to 5 minutes. Stirring twice while microwaving and once at the end until smooth. Stir in nuts and vanilla.
  • Pour into prepared pan and chill until set.

EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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Make and share this Easy Chocolate Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Candy

Time 10m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1 (300 g) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • LIne 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Set aside.
  • Microwave chocolate and milk in microwaveable bowl on high 2-3 minutes, or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring 2 minutes.
  • Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Blend in vanilla.
  • Spreqd into prepared pan.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Use foil handles to lift fudge from pan before cutting to serve.
  • Cookie Fudge: Measure 1 1/2 cups mini Oreo cookies. (about 37). Reserve 25 cookies. Cut remaining cookies in half. Prepare fudge as directed, adding halved cookies with vanilla. Spread into prepared pan. Top with reserved cookies in five rows of 5 cookies each. (Use cookies as a guide when cutting fudge into squares).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 16.3, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 11.5, Protein 1.3

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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This easy recipe results in rich, creamy fudge with a minimum of fuss.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 36 squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
3 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 bag (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Butter an 8-inch square baking pan; line with 2 crisscrossed pieces of parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Butter paper.
  • In a large saucepan, combine butter, marshmallows, sugar, cream, and salt; cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in vanilla, chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup walnuts until chocolate is melted.
  • Pour fudge into prepared pan, and smooth top; sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Let cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
  • Using overhang, lift fudge onto a cutting board; cut into squares (6 rows by 6 rows).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 1 g

NO FAIL CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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This fudge recipe is super creamy and everyone requests it during the holidays. While preparing, be sure that you don't let the mix get hotter than 238 degrees or it gets really dry but still tastes good.

Provided by Terrie

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Chocolate

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup skim milk
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup marshmallow creme
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cocoa

Steps:

  • Grease one 8x8 inch pie pan and set aside.
  • In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the powdered sugar, milk and butter. Mix well and stir constantly until candy thermometer reads 238 degrees F (112 degrees C).
  • Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, vanilla and cocoa. Quickly stir together and pour into prepared pan. Cool and serve. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 19.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the taste of your fudge.
  • Make sure your butter is at room temperature before you start making the fudge. This will help it to blend smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overcook the fudge. It should be cooked until it reaches a temperature of 234 degrees Fahrenheit (112 degrees Celsius).
  • Stir the fudge constantly while it is cooking. This will help to prevent it from burning.
  • Pour the fudge into a greased 8x8 inch pan. This will make it easy to cut into squares once it has cooled.
  • Let the fudge cool completely before you cut it into squares. This will help it to set properly.
  • Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This easy chocolate fudge recipe is perfect for anyone who loves chocolate. It is simple to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich, creamy flavor and smooth texture, this fudge is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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