Name: Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 oz milk chocolate (brick or chocolate chips); 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 -1/2 cup marshmallow fluff; 1 tsp. vanilla

The Best Easy Chocolate Fudge recipe is made in the microwave using sweetened condensed milk. This delicious marshmallow fudge recipe is made in just 5 minutes – using only 1 bowl!

Did you know you can make fudge in the microwave in just 5 minutes?

Talk about a time saver for the holiday season. This delicious recipe comes together super quickly with just a few ingredients. It’s customizable for you to make different versions as well.

If you need a quick dessert recipe, this easy chocolate fudge is the recipe for you. If you’re a peanut butter fan, you’ll love Easy Peanut Butter Fudge too. If microwave fudge is not what you’re looking for, check out this old-fashioned fudge recipe that’s made stove top.

This easy fudge recipe disappeared a little quicker than it probably should at my house… I am sure your guests will agree that it is one of the best fudge recipes you’ll find.

Check out how simple this marshmallow fudge recipe is by watching the video above or continue reading for step by step instructions!

How Do You Make Easy Chocolate Fudge?

Using a knife, carefully break apart chocolate (skip if using chocolate chips)
Add chocolate to a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
Pour in sweetened condensed milk, marshmallow fluff, and vanilla. Using 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff has a stronger marshmallow flavor, but the fudge is softer. Use 1/4 cup for a more firm fudge.
Microwave for 90 seconds, then stir. Continue to microwave in 15-30 second increments just until the chocolate is melted.
Pour chocolate fudge mixture into a 9×9 inch pan and let harden, about 60-90 minutes.
Cut into squares.

Make These changes To Customize your fudge:

Use white chocolate
Stir in peanut butter rather than marshmallow
Add nuts
Add mini chocolate chips right before spreading into the pan
Swirl marshmallow into fudge rather than mixing it in

Old fashioned chocolate fudge recipe using sweetened condensed milk

Start by breaking up the chocolate into smaller pieces, which helps the chocolate melt more quickly.

Kitchen Tip: Skip this step and use chocolate chips if preferred. Using chocolate bricks will save you some money though.

Next, add the chocolate into a medium sized microwave safe bowl.

Add the can of sweetened condensed milk.

Do Not substitute this for evaporated milk or regular milk! The recipe will not work if you were to do that.

Scoop the marshmallow fluff into the mixture and add the vanilla.

Kitchen Tip: For a stronger marshmallow flavor use 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff. For more firm fudge use 1/4 cup of marshmallow fluff.

The fudge will be very soft if you use 1/2 cup of marshmallow fluff, but the flavor is delicious!

Heat in the microwave for 90 seconds.

Remove and stir.

Place the bowl back into the microwave and continue heating in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between, just until the chocolate is melted.

Once the chocolate is melted, pour this old-fashioned chocolate fudge recipe into a 9×9 inch pan.

Let the fudge harden for about 60-90 minutes or until set. Cut into squares and it’s ready for serving!

Can you freeze homemade fudge?

Make sure the fudge is properly cooled before freezing.
Don’t store in the door portion of the freezer as it’s the warmer spot.
Prevent ice crystals and freezer burn by using an air-tight container and wrapping with parchment paper or wax paper.
If storing fudge in layers, place a piece of wax paper between the layers.

Interested in more holiday recipes? For another super simple Christmas candy recipe try Chocolate Bark. For tips on rolling out Christmas cookies click here.

If you’re needing a special entree, my whole Beef Tenderloin can’t be beaten and my make-ahead homemade whipped cream is a recipe to keep handy as well.

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