Ultimate Fudge
This ultimate fudge recipe is smooth, creamy, and foolproof, requiring simple ingredients and no fancy gadgets to create delightful, rich fudge at home.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar (white granulated) Don’t substitute.
- ½ cup butter (real butter, not margarine) You want the creamy texture.
- ½ cup milk (whole milk if possible)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet) Perfect for the recipe.
- 1 cup mini marshmallows or 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme
Instructions
Preparation
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium pot, combine the sugar, butter, and milk.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil. Keep stirring continuously.
- Once it boils, set a timer for five minutes, stirring the whole time.
- After five minutes, take the pot off heat and stir in the vanilla, chocolate chips, and marshmallows (or creme) quickly.
- Pour the mixture into the lined pan and smooth the top.
- Let it set for a couple of hours at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes if in a hurry.
Notes
Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For long-term storage, freeze for up to three months, layering with parchment.