Foolproof Chocolate Fudge Recipe
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Foolproof Chocolate Fudge

By: EAGLE BRAND® 
"This classic and truly foolproof fudge recipe will be a favorite for years to come. Try one of our suggested variations or personalize the fudge by adding your favorite ingredients to the basic recipe. Fudge also makes a great homemade gift to share with family and friends."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (112)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 pounds
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Dash salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt. Remove from heat; stir in nuts (optional) and vanilla.
  2. Spread evenly into wax-paper-lined 8- or 9-inch square pan. Chill 2 hours or until firm.
  3. Life fudge out of pan and place onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.

Footnotes

  • Variations
  • Creamy Dark Chocolate Fudge: Melt 2 cups miniature marshmallows with chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Proceed as above.
  • Milk Chocolate Fudge: Omit 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. Add 1 cup milk chocolate chips. Proceed as above.
  • Rocky Road Fudge: Omit 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, salt, nuts and vanilla. In saucepan, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. In large bowl, combine 2 cups dry-roasted peanuts and 1 (10 1/2-ounce) package miniature marshmallows. Stir in chocolate mixture. Spread in wax paper-lined 13x9-inch pan. Proceed as above. (Makes about 2 3/4 pounds)
  • Microwave: In 1-quart glass measure, combine chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt. Cook on HIGH (100% power) 3 minutes or until chips melt, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Proceed as above.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 146 | Total Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by Joni   view full review
A small tip - after chilling for 2 hrs this is very hard to get out of the pan. Put a couple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Alan & DeeAine W.   view full review
Awesome fudge. I use one bag of milk chocolate chips and add 1/2 bag of semi-sweet also. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2007 by mrssfoster   view full review
This recipe is wonderful.... I have made it for years.. A wonderful way to present this as a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by Jeanette117   view full review
Excellent recipe.. I got a little creatived and used white choclate in stead of dark and Mint...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by SPAZIN19   view full review
I tried this recipe, thought it was a little too chocolatey for my taste. Took the advice of a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by Nick's Mom   view full review
This is a great recipe! It makes a good, quick, inexpensive gift for teachers, neighbors, etc....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by Ellie K   view full review
This is DELICIOUS and truly foolproof. I made it extra yummy by using Hershey's Special Dark...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by Sandy   view full review
This fudge was so easy to make and everyone in my family loves it. I have tried several...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by DeAnna   view full review
I have made this fudge for many years for my family. They love it! I use the microwave to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by Emzyjeanie   view full review
really good and easy to make. But the flavor was a little boring. It was nothing that wowed...

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