This Chocolate Fudge is full of chocolate and nuts. And it's one of my favorite homemade candies. It's easier than you think, but there's a trick.
Homemade Chocolate Fudge is rich and tasty.
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 to try. This coconut oil fudge is quick and easy, and totally guilt-free, since it's vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free. You should try it next time you need a treat for your sweet tooth.
Anyway, back to the chocolate fudge I'm sharing today.
Chocolate Fudge
My mom made lots of candy at Christmastime; it's one of the many things I miss about her. One of my favorites was Chocolate Fudge: mmmm.. so good! Just think how scrumptious this would be with a good cup of coffee!
I believe Mom used the recipe from the back of the Marshmallow Fluff jar, but I have never compared the two recipes. I usually make everything from scratch, but I have no idea how you would make Marshmallow Fluff. Do you? Comment below and I'll try your recipe.
What's the Trick?
It's a little bit tricky to make Donna's Chocolate Fudge because if you don't cook it long enough, the sugar stays grainy, and if you cook it too long, it burns. The trick is to use a double boiler and stir frequently.
One recipe I found said to cook it until it reaches 238F degrees, but I usually just cook it until it seems done. I know most people can't do that, so I have included step-by-step instructions. I must admit, I usually make mine in the microwave. Unless you are really good a melting things in the microwave, however, I suggest you stick to the double boiler method.
What You Need
You need measuring cups and spoons, a double boiler, a knife and a cutting board (assuming you are putting the nuts in the candy). And of course, Marshmallow Fluff, which I mentioned above.
More Dessert Recipes
- Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Toffee Candy
- Heavenly Hash Candy
- Walnut Joy Candy
- Chocolate Cherry Squares
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups sugar
- 1 large can condensed milk (8 ounces)
- ½ cup butter
- 24 ounces chocolate chips
- 2 squares baker's chocolate (2 ounces total)
- ½ pound milk chocolate bar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or other nuts
- 1 7.5 ounce jar Marshmallow Fluff
Instructions
Stovetop Directions
- Put about 3-4 inches of water in the bottom of your double boiler.
- In the top part of the double boiler, add sugar, milk and butter. Put the top part of the double boiler on top of the bottom part.
- Over medium heat, bring the sugar, milk, butter mixture to a boil and let it boil for 5 minutes. Watch and stir this constantly as it burns easily!
- When a candy thermometer reaches 238F degrees, remove from heat, stir in the remaining ingredients. The chocolate will melt as you stir it.
- Beat the candy mixture with a wooden spoon until the candy thickens.
- Pour into an 8" x 8" x 2" buttered pan.
- Cool and cut into 2" squares.
Microwave Directions: Be super careful as this burns easily.
- Microwave the first three ingredients on high for 3 minutes.
- Stir.
- Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
- Stir.
- Add chocolate chips, milk chocolate and Baker's Chocolate and stir.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir.
- Add the remaining ingredients and beat with a wooden spoon until the candy thickens.
- Pour into an 8" x 8" x 2" buttered pan.
- Cool and cut into 2" squares.
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Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.