Grandma’s Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe only has four ingredients. It only takes about ten minutes to make and is a wonderful addition to any Christmas or dessert platter.
If you love this recipe, you’ll definitely want to try my creamy peanut butter fudge and my salt caramel fudge.
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My Grandma’s Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe is perfect when you want to make something homemade and special but do not have a lot of time. Plus the end result is a rich, decadent candy that will have everyone reaching for more. Cocoa fudge has been around for over a century, due to it’s ability to be made at home, The nibble has the breakdown on this sumptuous candy.
Why This Chocolate Fudge Recipe is a Keeper
Who do you know that loves chocolate? This easy 4 ingredient fudge comes together in just 5 minutes. Then you can chill it, cut up the squares, and wrap up the treat in a pretty container for your favorite friend, teacher or loved one.
- 5 Minute Dessert: This recipe is so quick and easy.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry.
- Family Friendly: Easy enough for your big kids to make and give to special people in their lives.
- Adaptable: Can make it in so many variations. Without the need for cocoa powder or corn syrup.
- Makes Great Gifts: So special to give to give. Everyone loves a handmade surprise, especially when it is decadent chocolate.
Why does my fudge taste burnt?
If your pot heats unevenly, chances are good the sugars will burn. This will make it a burnt flavor. Use a heavy-bottomed, stainless steel pot and keep a close eye on the mixture.
Ingredients for Grandma’s Fudge Recipe
- Chocolate Chips: In this recipe, milk chocolate chips is the chip of choice for the rich chocolate flavor, however you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips or even peanut butter chips for peanut butter fudge.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Fudge with Marshmallow
- Chopped Walnuts – Any kind of nuts will work, such as pecans, peanuts, macadamia nuts etc. Or use no nuts.
- Vanilla Extract – Any extract will work for flavor, try adding a little peppermint to the mixture to make a mint fudge.
- Candy -Try toffee bits, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, caramel chips.
Special Equipment Needed for this Candy Recipe
- Candy Thermometer: This will allow you to cook the fudge to perfection.
How to Make Old-Fashioned Delicious Fudge
These are the basic steps for making milk chocolate fudge. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information. Find more great recipes on Facebook and Pinterest.
STEP 1: Prep this Old-fashioned Chocolate Fudge
First, line an 8X8 pan with parchment paper.
STEP 2: Melt and Stir the best Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Next, add the marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt to a large saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until everything melts and blends together. Over medium heat, stir until the mixture reaches a full boil. Boil for 4 minutes. It will resemble a soft ball stage.
STEP 3: Pour Fudge into the Pan and Cool Fudge
Then remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and vanilla. Next, stir until melted. Spread evenly into pan. Finally, chill for 2 hours or until fudge is set. Then lift out of pan and cut fudge into squares.
Recipe FAQs for Old-Fashioned Fudge Recipe
Expert Tips for Making This Christmas Fudge Recipe
This fudge makes a great gift. Place in a decorative box or tin and you have a fabulous homemade treat.
- Add Sprinkles: Festive Christmas Sprinkles are wonderful to add to the old fashioned chocolate fudge.
- Salt: Top of the fudge with flaky sea salt add complexity to the homemade fudge.
- Alternate ingredient: Nuts, pretzel pieces or even crushed candy canes can be added be for you let the fudge set.
Grandma’s Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe
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Ingredients
- 7.5 ounces Marshmallow fluff
- 2 ½ cups Sugar
- 5 ounces Evaporated milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 12 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Line an 8X8 square pan with parchment paper, extending the paper over the edges of the pan.
- Add the marshmallow fluff, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt to a large saucepan over low heat. Stir until everything melts and blends together.
- Turn heat to medium and bring mixture to a full boil. Boil for 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and vanilla. Stir until melted.
- Spread evenly into pan.
- Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
- Lift out of pan and cut fudge into squares.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Sprinkles: Festive Christmas Sprinkles are wonderful to add to the old fashioned chocolate fudge.
- Salt: A pinch of salt add complexity to the homemade fudge.
- Variation tip: Feel free to add as many tips as you need in this section
- Alternate ingredient: Coated chocolate candies on top of the easy fudge add a colorful touch.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
it’s just like you get in an old general store. I made 3 different flavors pb chocolate swirl, white chocolate with peppermint, and original chocolate with a flakes salt on top. It’s excellent and super easy to make.
Can u freeze?
Absolutely!
Very simply , creamy & rich. I tried dark chocolate, mint fudge. Milk chocolate also peanut butter / white chocolate chips. All turned out. Yummy….
I made this and it tastes amazing, however mine stuck to the tin foil terribly. I cut it all and leaving out on the counter to see if it will harden up. I used non-stick foil and buttered it to. Keeping my fingers crossed because it’s extremely easy and tastes great!
Thanks for your feedback, I am glad you enjoyed this recipe!
It was easy, and came out great…my microwave isn’t reliable so I cooked it in a pan on the stove for double the time and til it but about 160 degrees. Everything else I followed and it was amazing.
So glad you liked it!
I was wondering instead of foil can I use parchment paper will that work to line my pan merry Christmas
yes, you can