This post may contain affiliate sales links. Please read my disclosure policy.
This Easy Chocolate Fudge recipe is made with just 3 ingredients! Chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla come together to make a homemade fudge that’s bursting with chocolate flavor. It’s a simple treat to put together for gifts and sharing this holiday season.
Easy Homemade Chocolate Fudge
I’ve been loving testing out new fudge recipes lately. Did you catch my Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge recently? SO good! Both that fudge and this one are so rich and creamy, it’s hard to stop eating them!
Now, there are two great things I’ve found about fudge lately. One – it can be incredibly easy to make. And two – it’s a delicious treat to snack on when taking care of twins. 😉 The only problem with that is it might be too easy.
But of course easy is exactly what we need this time of year. So much going on, so little time and oh my gosh, Christmas is like 10 days away. When did that happen?!? I’m so not ready. And if you’re not fully prepared and need something quick, this fudge is for you. Not to mention, it’s a great chocolate fix if you’re losing your mind a bit and chocolate makes you feel better. 🙂
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE FUDGE
So to get started making this easy chocolate fudge, you’ll need just three ingredients – chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Hopefully you’re like me and already have those 3 things in your pantry at all times.
Grab a 9×9 inch pan and line it with parchment paper and set that aside. Then put the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk into a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave them for one minute, then stir to combine and let the residual heat do as much of the melting as it can. If it needs another 30 seconds or so, go ahead and heat it some more, then stir it until it’s melted.
Once everything is melted together, add the vanilla extract and combine everything. Working quickly, pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Let the fudge cool to room temperature before cutting into squares. You could also let it cool in the fridge to speed up the process, but it doesn’t have to be refrigerated.
THIS FUDGE RECIPE ONLY TAKES 3 MINUTES!
This chocolate fudge is so easy to make, it takes all of about three minutes! A minute to prepare the pan and ingredients, a minute to melt the chocolate and a minute to spread it out into the pan. Seriously – SO EASY! You will be enjoying the best chocolate fudge before you know it! Dense, rich, chocolatey, delicious! What are you waiting for?!
WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
Print
Easy Chocolate Fudge
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 20-25 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
This easy chocolate fudge recipe is made with just 3 ingredients and is full of rich chocolate flavor! A simple Christmas or holiday gift you’ll love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (12oz) semi sweet chocolate chips (do not use milk chocolate)
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Line a 9×9 square pan with parchment paper that covers the sides of the pan.
2. Place the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl and microwave for one minute. Stir well to combine and allow the heat to melt the chocolate chips. If needed, microwave for another 30 seconds or so, until the chocolate is completely smooth.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract, then quickly transfer the mixture to the lined pan and spread evenly.
4. Refrigerate the fudge until firm, 2-3 hours.
5. Cut the fudge while it’s still cold (right out of the fridge) and store in an air tight container. Fudge can be stored at either room temperature or the fridge. It will be softer at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Piece
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 21.9 g
- Sodium: 27.2 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 23.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 7.3 mg
Categories
Enjoy!
I added walnuts to mine will it still set
Yes, it should.
Hay I was wondering is there a way to put cookie dough in it for my special Christmas fudge
I imagine that would be fine but I might use an eggless cookie dough.
Sooo good and easy the best compliments to the first chef also you can put some nuts on top before refrigerating and cutting it yum! 😋
Sounds good 👌🏽
Can I do this recipe stove top? If so how😊
That should be fine. Just melt the chocolate over a double boiler and then proceed with the rest of the recipe.
This the best fudge you will ever make in three minutes!!!!
I have used it ever since I was a kid.
If you haven’t done it yet, GET CRACKING!!!!!
Can i put powder suger in this to make it
I don’t recommend using powdered sugar.
Mine hasn’t set?
The first two things I’d check are that you used sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk, and that you used semi sweet chocolate and not milk chocolate.
Going to try. I can do easy desserts so it sounds perfect. Thank you
So how do we adjust for the new size in 2022 – 10oz bag of choc chips?
I haven’t noticed a smaller size bag in our grocery store. That’s a bummer. You will still need 12 ounces for this to turn out correctly.
I’m trying this recipe for Thanksgiving, but I was wondering what if I want to do white chocolate? What do you recommend?
You could try my white chocolate cranberry fudge and just remove the cranberries. https://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/easy-white-chocolate-cranberry-fudge/
What if.. I didn’t read the directions fully before buying and making it and I accidentally used milk chocolate? What happens then?! lol
Cross your fingers and hope it hardens enough. 🙂
I made this recipe and added unsweetened but salted toasted coconut and Rice Krispies. Turned out perfect. Because of this, I am bringing the fudge to work. Otherwise, I will eat every bit of it.
DO NOT MAKE THIS !
(you will eat it up too fast…especially if you add walnuts) but anyways, I bought ALL of the ingredients at aldis and it is just fantastic !
Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it!
Does the fudge have to be refrigerated after it is firm from being in the fridge? I would like to bring these on a park picnic but not sure if they will melt or not. This chocolate fudge is so easy and simple to make!
No, it doesn’t have to be refrigerated. So glad you enjoyed it!
I appreciate you taking the time and energy to put forth in your knowledge to post your recipes. I followed your instructions exactly as you layed them out. Can you tell me why it came out thin and droopy? You probably don’t have your website anymore.
If the fudge doesn’t turn out correctly, then you either didn’t add the correct amounts of the ingredients or you used a different ingredient. Be sure to use semi sweet chocolate, not milk chocolate. Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk or some other kind of milk.
why would it be bad to use milk chocolate?
Milk chocolate has less cocoa solids in it. Therefore it will not firm up as much.
Can you add peanut butter to this recipe? If so, how much?
I haven’t tested it, so I can’t say. But likely other adjustments would be needed.
If I desire to make it with peppermint extract, how much would I need, 1/2 TSP? Also, would I need to omit the equivalent vanilla extract in order to do so successfully?
It depends on how strong you want the peppermint flavor. 1/2 tsp should be plenty. I would still use the vanilla extract. It’ll help the peppermint flavor not seem too toothpaste-y.
Fudge loved it