Chocolate Fudge — An Easy Holiday Classic (With Just A Few Ingredients!)

What Ingredients Are Needed for Chocolate Fudge?

• Confectioner’s sugar
• Cocoa powder
• Butter
• Salt
• Milk
• Vanilla
• Chopped nuts (optional)

What Kitchen Tools Are Needed To Make Chocolate Fudge?

I originally used a double boiler to make the fudge, but that’s an outdated step that is not necessary. The only kitchen tools needed are:

• Medium-sized pot
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Stirring spoon
• Baking dish

Can Other Ingredients Be Added To Chocolate Fudge?

I think the fudge has the perfect taste as is, but items other than chopped pecans or walnuts can certainly be added to the fudge mixture before it is spread in the pan. There are lots of possibilities depending on the taste.

• Dried cranberries
• Raisins
• Dried cherries
• Dried blueberries
• Dried pineapple
• Dried apricots
• Chopped dates
• Marshmallows
• Sliced or slivered almonds
• Chopped peanuts
• Reese chips
• White chocolate chips
• Dark chocolate chips
• Toffee chips
• Rainbow sprinkles
• Crushed peppermints

Additional Tips for Making Fudge

Here are a few tips to follow when you’re making this fudge recipe.

• Make sure the confectioner’s sugar is well blended and doesn’t have any lumps. Using a sifter after measuring out the confectioner’s sugar or using a whisk when you are mixing the ingredients together will help break up any small lumps.
• Continuously stir the mixture when it is on top of the stove and you are adding the ingredients.
• Use good vanilla. (Mexican vanilla is the best!)
• If you add chopped nuts, salted pecans or walnuts may be used. See my recipe HERE for my toasted pecan recipe.
• When the fudge mixture has hardened, cut the fudge into small squares, as a little goes a long way.
• Store the fudge in a parchment paper-lined covered tin and store in a cool place. (I like to store mine in the refrigerator.)

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Chocolate Fudge with Pecans

This easy to make chocolate fudge recipe is the perfect treat to make or to give as a gift. The fudge may be made with or without chopped nuts.

Course Dessert, Gift

Cuisine American

Keyword candy, chocolate, easy dessert, fudge

Prep Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cups confectioner's sugar (1 pound)
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 6 Tbsp. butter
• 4 Tbsp. milk
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Spray baking spray on the bottom and sides of the baking pan and set aside.

2. Melt the butter over low heat in the medium-sized sauce pan.

3. Add the cocoa powder and stir until smooth.

4. Add the salt.

5. Add the confectioner's sugar and milk in small batches. Stir the mixture until smooth after each batch.

6. Add the vanilla and stir to incorporate.

7. Add the chopped nuts and mix.

8. Quickly spred the mixture in a greased baking pan and refrigerate.

9. When the fudge has cooled, cut into small squares and store in a paper-lined tin.

Do you have a favorite chocolate fudge recipe or another fudge variation that you love to make? We’d love to hear about it if you do. And if you decide to give this recipe a try, please let us know what you think!

— Gran Nan

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