This old-fashioned Marshmallow Creme chocolate fudge filled with nuts is one of my favorite homemade candies. It's easier to make than you might think, but there's a trick to making it turn out perfectly.
I love everything chocolate and have a long list of recipes I'm trying. From brownies to cake, chocolate chip cookies, truffles, mousse, cupcakes, and ice cream, there's no shortage of chocolate desserts I want to try.
My mom made lots of candy at Christmastime; it's one of the many things I miss about her. One of my favorites was her chocolate fudge... mmmm.. so good! It is really scrumptious with a good cup of coffee!
What's the Trick to Making Homemade Fudge
Making this fudge is tricky because if you don't cook it long enough, the sugar will be grainy, and if you cook it too long, the fudge will be dry instead of creamy.
One recipe I found said to cook it until it reaches 238°F, but I think that is too hot. It should be done at 235 degrees.
What You Need
You need measuring cups and spoons, a candy thermometer, a heavy saucepan, a knife, and a cutting board (if you're putting the nuts in the candy).
Marshmallow Creme Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Mom used an old recipe, but this is my chocolate fudge version.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups sugar
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- ¾ cup butter
- 15 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 ½ cups)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 7 ounce jar Marshmallow Creme
Directions
- Line a pan with parchment paper (or grease the pan). To make thick fudge, use an 8x8 or 9x9 pan. For thinner fudge, use a 9x11 pan.
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, and milk, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a roiling boil.
- Boil for 5 minutes or until the candy thermometer reaches 235ºF. If the temperature reaches 235 degrees before 5 minutes, remove from the heat and move to the next step.
- Add chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
- Add the chopped nuts.
- Pour fudge into the prepared pan. Once the fudge is set (about 4 hours), cut and store in an airtight container.
Old Fashioned Marshmallow Creme Chocolate Fudge
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups sugar
- ¾ can evaporated milk (8 ounces)
- ¾ cup butter
- 15 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or other nuts
- 1 7. ounce jar Marshmallow Creme
Instructions
Directions
- Prepare a pan with parchment paper or grease with oil. For thick fudge use an 8x8 pan. For thinner fudge use a 9xll pan.
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring the sugar, milk, butter mixture to a boil and let it boil for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
- When a candy thermometer reaches 235F degrees, remove from heat, stir in the chocolate chips until melted.
- Next, add Marshmellow Creme, vanilla flavoring, salt, and nuts, mixing thourholy.
- Pour into prepared pan
- Cool and cut into squares.
Nutrition (may vary depending on ingredients and amounts used)
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