Best Fudge Recipe Ever in 5 Minutes! ~ Simple Sweet Recipes (2024)

You are here: Home / Dessert / Best Fudge Recipe Ever in 5 Minutes!

January 6, 2017 by Janel 29 Comments

Decadent and sweet with a creamy texture. You’ll never make another fudge recipe again once you try this best fudge recipe everthat takes only 5 minutes!

Best Fudge Recipe Ever in 5 Minutes! ~ Simple Sweet Recipes (1)

Affiliate links are used in this post.

Best FudgeRecipe (in Only 5 Minutes!)

There’s just something so sinful and perfect about fudge. Especially one that takes only minutes to make.

There’s a reason this is the best fudge recipe, because it’s so simple and yet so incredibly good.

Best Fudge Recipe Ever in 5 Minutes! ~ Simple Sweet Recipes (2)

I love the creamy texture and smooth chocolaty taste. They combine just perfectly. And the marshmallows add that soft and creamy texture that makes this fudge so unique.

Best Fudge Recipe Ever in 5 Minutes! ~ Simple Sweet Recipes (3)

Whether sprinkled with walnuts or left plain, it’s absolutely delicious.

Sometimes, I’ll even hold off on adding the marshmallows for just a few seconds until the chocolate starts to cool so they won’t melt all the way. Instant rocky road fudge that is seriously the best!!

Best Fudge Recipe Ever in 5 Minutes! ~ Simple Sweet Recipes (4)

With the sprinkling of chopped walnuts it almost reminds me of a bite of a snickers bar.

Just store your best fudge recipe sealed in an air tight container and it will be great for a couple of weeks!

Best Fudge Recipe Ever in 5 Minutes! ~ Simple Sweet Recipes (5)

Or sort it out onto goody trays to share with friends and neighbors. A single recipe makes a lot of fudge, so it’s great for those holiday goody plates.

I usually dish up some super soft sugar cookies and this best ever fudge with a few caramels and it makes such a nice treat plate to bring to new neighbors, gatherings, or to pass out for Christmas.

Best Fudge Recipe

Yield: 24 pieces of fudge

Ingredients

3 cups milk chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl. Stir to combine then cook for 1-3 minutes. Stir after each :30 second interval and be careful not to overcook your chocolate.
Remove from microwave and stir quickly to combine until smooth.
Add vanilla, nuts, and marshmallows.
Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper. Pour fudge into your lined pan. Allow the fudge to cool completely in the fridge until set.
Cut into small squares and store in an air tight container in the fridge.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 piece of fudge
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 284Total Fat: 15.6gSaturated Fat: 6.3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 53mgCarbohydrates: 31.6gFiber: .7gSugar: 30.1gProtein: 3.9g

Recipe originally shared here: World’s Greatest Fudge Recipe

Best Fudge Recipe Ever in 5 Minutes! ~ Simple Sweet Recipes (8)

Best Fudge Recipe Ever in 5 Minutes! ~ Simple Sweet Recipes (9)

About Janel

I'm a sweets addict that enjoys eating yummy treats and good food! I'm also the mom of five beautiful boys from 4-12.

Previous Post: « Caramel Nutella Brownies

Next Post: Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta »

Reader Interactions

Comments

Crystal Green says
January 9, 2017 at 8:11 pm

This looks delicious! I only make fudge once a year because I love it TOO much! I like how simple your recipe seems to make.
Reply
Megan says
See Also
33 Easy Desserts (+Recipes)26 Easy Microwave Recipes Cake Frosting Fudge Recipes Microwave Peanut Brittle,Easy microwave candy recipe
January 10, 2017 at 3:53 pm

I love fudge! I’m going to have to try this out! I’m sure these would be great Valentine’s treats too!
Reply
Kristi says
January 11, 2017 at 10:55 am

This looks simple and easy to make. Perfect for my tween daughter to try, she is really into cooking right now.
Reply
Allie D. says
January 12, 2017 at 10:23 am

Your fudge looks AMAZING! I LOVE chocolate! Definitely need to give your recipe a try.
Reply
Becky says
January 12, 2017 at 7:53 pm

Chocolate is a big weakness for me. I have a major sweet tooth. I like how your recipe is simple and easy to make.
Reply
Alicia says
January 12, 2017 at 7:59 pm

Yum! This fudge looks delicious. We have a long weekend this weekend so I’m going to take some time to make it!
Reply
Scott says
January 13, 2017 at 8:01 am

Hmm, marshmallows in fudge? I don’t recall ever using those in a fudge recipe!
Reply
Mother of 3 says
January 13, 2017 at 4:01 pm

That looks amazing. Pinned to try.
Reply
Joanne Rawson says
January 13, 2017 at 4:02 pm

That looks amazing. Pinned to try.
Reply
Karly says
January 15, 2017 at 12:54 pm

This looks double yummy! Thanks for linkin’ up with What’s Cooking Wednesday!
Reply
Dorothy Logan says
July 23, 2017 at 5:24 pm
See Also
Condensed milk fudge ( easy 3 ingredient fudge recipe & variations)

I MADE THIS JUST NOW BUT THE CHOCOLATE CHIPS WOULDNT MELT, ,AND IS IT ONLY ONE CAN OF THE SWEETED CON MILK
Reply
- Janel says
  August 3, 2017 at 12:30 pm
  
  Yes, 1 (14 oz) can. I updated the recipe so that was a little more clear. Try cooking your chocolate chips with the sweetened condensed milk in :30 second intervals, stirring between each. If you overcook chocolate chips, they turn stiff and grainy which will ruin the whole recipe. I’m wondering if you may have overcooked the chocolate?
  I just made this fudge again last week and added extra marshmallows once the mixture had just cooled (so the additional marshmallows wouldn’t melt) to make a “rocky road” fudge and it was as delicious and easy as always!
  Reply
  - Wendy says
    December 3, 2017 at 3:58 pm
    
    Can you leave the marshmallows out?
  - Janel says
    December 14, 2017 at 12:01 pm
    
    This recipe is best with the marshmallows, but you can leave them out in a pinch.
Jean says
August 14, 2017 at 10:19 am

Just made and could not get marshmallow s to melt. Chocolate was smooth but marshmallow s would not melt so when I put in pan marshmallow s made it lumpy..
Reply
- Janel says
  August 15, 2017 at 2:55 pm
  
  You’ll need to add the mashrmallows immediately when you pull your chocolate out of the microwave while everything is still hot. If you add marshmallows when it’s started to cool, it’ll make a delicious rocky road fudge!
  Reply
Joan Serfass says
October 5, 2017 at 4:59 pm

Can I use bakers chocolate bar instead of chips?
Reply
Terry Herndon says
December 17, 2017 at 9:40 am

Going to try this today! Sounds great. Thank you!
Reply
Charm1704 says
December 22, 2017 at 11:23 pm

I JUST made this fudge but over a double boiler…the boiling water underneath the pan kept it warm enough to quickly melt the chocolate an marshmallows when I added them at the end.. I believe this is the key to this recipe.
Reply
- Debbie says
  December 16, 2018 at 7:59 pm
  
  That’s what I was going to do use my double boiler
  Reply
Linda S says
February 24, 2018 at 5:10 pm

I just made this fudge. Very easy and it tastes just like the old hard to make fudge recipe. Just don’t over cook it.
Reply
Erica Paruszynski says
July 2, 2018 at 4:26 pm

What do the marshmallows do for this recipe I usually use just chocolate chips and the sweetened condensed milk with a bit of vanilla and it’s amazing. So just curious if it maybe gives it a denser chewy style fudge since mine usually is a bit of a softer fudge
Reply
- Janel says
  July 15, 2018 at 11:36 am
  
  I haven’t tried the fudge without, so I can’t really speak to how their different. But if you get the marshmallows not-all-the-way melted they are super, super soft admid the already soft fudge. If you get them all the way melted then I think it just adds a creamy element to the fudge! I like mine not quite melted it feels like rocky road fudge!
  Reply
Donna J Laleman says
November 4, 2018 at 6:28 pm

In the recipe it sounds like you add the nuts to the mixture but the pictures look like they are just on top which is if?
Reply
Amy says
November 19, 2018 at 7:39 pm

Can you cook this on the stove instead I really don’t like to cook stuff in the microwave oven?
Reply
Mya brooks says
September 7, 2019 at 2:25 pm

Can you taste the condensed milk ? I really don’t like it so I was wondering if you can tell it’s in the fudge ?
Reply
- Janel says
  September 9, 2019 at 3:31 pm
  
  The fudge doesn’t taste like raw sweetened condensed milk. It just makes it really creamy and sweet!
  Reply
karen says
September 7, 2019 at 5:58 pm

can you use semi-sweet chips instead of milk chocolate chips?
Reply
- Janel says
  September 9, 2019 at 3:31 pm
  
  Milk Chocolate works best, but you can substitute!
  Reply

Best Fudge Recipe Ever in 5 Minutes! ~ Simple Sweet Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to perfect fudge? ›

Valuable tips for successful fudge

Don't stir during cooking. Fudge can be cooked on the stove or in the microwave. ...
Avoid crystallization. During cooking, sugar crystals can stick to the sides of the pan. ...
Let cool before beating. After being cooked, the sugar must crystallize again to create fudge. ...
Beat the mixture.

How do you make Paula Deen's 5 minute fudge? ›

directions

Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add in chocolate chips; cook until melted.
Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows, vanilla and nuts. Mix well.
Pour into a 8-inch pan. Cool cut into squares.

Show Me More ›

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Keep Reading ›

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

Why won't my 3 ingredient fudge set? This often happens when the condensed milk and chocolate chip mixture isn't hot enough to start. Everything must be completely melted before it is transferred to the pan to cool.

Know More ›

What ingredient makes fudge hard? ›

Too cooked

At this temperature, the sugar is too concentrated and there is not enough water left to form syrup around sugar crystals. The result is hard and brittle fudge. To save the fudge, put it in a saucepan with 45 to 60 ml (3 or 4 tbsp.)

View Details ›

Should you stir fudge while it's cooking? ›

Don't stir!

Once the fudge reaches soft-ball stage on the candy thermometer, remove from the heat and let the temperature drop to 110°F. Keep that spoon or spatula out of the pot until this happens. If you stir too early in the process, you'll make the sugar crystals too big and end up with grainy fudge.

Show Me More ›

What is in Mackinac Island fudge? ›

Ingredients. Milk, cream, sugar, corn syrup, skim milk, high fructose corn syrup, whey, water, chocolate liquor, hydrogenated coconut oil, peanut oil, alkalized cocoa, mono and diglycerides, buttermilk, butter, natural flavors, soy lecithin, pectin, salt, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, guar gum, annatto (color), vanilla.

Discover More ›

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

Discover More ›

What is the softball method fudge? ›

Those who have dealt with sugar cookery and candy making in the past will recognize 235°F (113°C) as the bottom of the “softball” stage. This means that a drop of syrup at this temperature when dropped into a glass of cold water will form a ball that can be smashed between the fingers.

Keep Reading ›

What makes fudge softer? ›

If you don't heat your fudge to a high enough temperature, you'll end up with a soft product. And if you heat the mixture too much, your fudge may be harder than you'd like.

Show Me More ›

Why is my old fashioned fudge not hardening? ›

Fudge usually behaves this way when it's not cooked to a high enough temperature (due to oversight or a faulty candy thermometer).

Why did my fudge turn to toffee? ›

If your fudge has a texture like soft toffee, it could be due to overcooking, using too much sugar or butter, or not cooking it to the right temperature.

Show Me More ›

What can I do with failed fudge? ›

Options for what you can do with your unset fudge:

OPTION 1) Depending on how runny it is, you can either use it as a frosting for cakes, or a sauce for ice-cream. OPTION 2) Freeze it overnight. Cut it into squares. Cover each square thickly in melted chocolate, ensuring no part of the fudge is exposed.

Read The Full Story ›

How do you beat fudge? ›

When the fudge cools to 110 degrees F/43 degrees C, beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it's no longer glossy. Then you can stir in the nuts, or any other extra flavorings, and transfer it to the cooling pan. Adding Butter to Fudge | Photo by Meredith.

Best Fudge Recipe Ever in 5 Minutes! ~ Simple Sweet Recipes (2024)

Best FudgeRecipe (in Only 5 Minutes!)

Best Fudge Recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

Nutrition Information:

About Janel

Reader Interactions

Comments

Leave a Reply

FAQs

What is the secret to perfect fudge? ›

Why is my old fashioned fudge not hardening? ›