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CARNATION® Classic Five-Minute Fudge

By: Carnation Canada 
"CARNATION® cooks created this candy recipe in the early '60s. It's one of the first fudge recipes that didn't require a thermometer. It's easy, delicious and is sure to become one of your favourites – it's our most requested CARNATION® recipe!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 49 squares
 

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup Regular Carnation® Evaporated Milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Line 8-inch (2 L) square baking pan with waxed paper; set aside
  2. Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in medium saucepan; bring to rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, vanilla and nuts (if desired) until marshmallows and chocolate melt and blend.
  3. Pour into prepared pan. Chill until set. Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares. Store in refrigerator in sealed container.

Footnotes

  • Tips:
  • For variety, substitute 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried fruit, chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts for the walnuts.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 75 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2009 by lilcook   view full review
I love this recipe. This is a Christmas must in my home. I've been making this since I was old...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by Karalyn   view full review
I'm so happy to find this recipe again! I used to make it years ago and it's sooo good, not to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2009 by Rachel   view full review
Having never made fudge before, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this was! I made one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2010 by bountiful-life Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Good, but I've never really liked fudge with marshmallows, it doesn't taste "real".
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2009 by briskiluv   view full review
Amazing! I poured over all the recipes and decided on this one because it was the closest to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2009 by Holly in Louisville   view full review
The taste was delicious, but mine did not set correctly. I followed the recipe exactly, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by AUNTYLENE   view full review
I followed the recipe as written but used pecans instead of walnuts. Delicious. I normally...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2009 by naggnwitch   view full review
didn't set up for me. i boiled for 10 mins. should have used a candy thermometer. taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by glutnfreedelites   view full review
My husband is my food critic and he claims that this is a bite of heaven. It was so easy to make!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by Brittany   view full review
best fudge ever!!!! <3

 

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