I never should have done this. I have a major weakness for fudge because it consists of two of my favorite things, chocolate and sugar. So here I sit eating fudge for breakfast at 7:30 in the morning. Where’s my self control people? I’ll admit I don’t have much when it comes to this stuff, which is why I usually only make it around the holidays. I love that my two year old keeps calling it “pudge.” I keep correcting her but it’s a nice reminder that I shouldn’t eat the whole batch :).
Whenever I think of fudge, I think of not only how much I love it, but of course of the movie Grinch when all of the Who’s are stuffing the Grinch’s face with fudge (“is that all you’ve got? Is that all you’ve got!?”). How I wish that were me sampling every variety of fudge. I would also love to have one of those hideous light up Christmas sweaters to wear while I’m enjoying my fudge :).
This year I made a classic fudge recipe but I used bittersweet chocolate chips instead of the traditional semi-sweet. You can use whichever you prefer, but with that amount of sugar I thought it would be nice to use a darker chocolate. You can also use any other type of nut you’d like, I think next time I might try salted pistachios.
Try this recipe and you’ll be dreaming about this stuff for life! If you haven’t decided what gift to give to friends, I’m thinking anyone would gladly, and most gratefully accept some melt-in-your-mouth, creamy and deliciously chocolaty fudge. Enjoy!
Review Recipe
Fudge
Perfectly rich and luscious fudge with just enough satisfying chocolate flavor!
Servings: 20
Prep10 minutesCook10 minutesChill2 hoursReady in: 2 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2/3 cup evaporated milk (not fat-free)2 Tbsp butter1/4 tsp (heaping) salt1 tsp vanilla extract1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)2 cups mini marshmallows1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
InstructionsLine an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with aluminum foil (no buttering necessary) leaving a 2-inch overhang of foil on two sides, set aside. In a heavy bottomed medium saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Allow to boil 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, then add chocolate chips and mini marshmallows and stir until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Transfer to refrigerator and chill 2 hours. Lift fudge out using foil overhang. Peel fudge from foil and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.
Notes Nutrition estimate does not include chopped pecans as they are optional, if adding it will add about 17 calories to each serving. Recipe adapted from Nestle
Nutrition Facts Fudge
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%Saturated Fat 5g31%Cholesterol 6mg2%Sodium 62mg3%Potassium 111mg3%Carbohydrates 28g9%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 23g26%Protein 2g4% Vitamin A 56IU1%Vitamin C 1mg1%Calcium 63mg6%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Fudge Author: Jaclyn
Review Recipe
Nutrition Facts Fudge
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%Saturated Fat 5g31%Cholesterol 6mg2%Sodium 62mg3%Potassium 111mg3%Carbohydrates 28g9%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 23g26%Protein 2g4% Vitamin A 56IU1%Vitamin C 1mg1%Calcium 63mg6%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Nutrition Facts
Fudge
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 111mg3%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 56IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Fudge
Author: Jaclyn
