Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir the chips so they don’t burn or overcook, in general. They’re ready to go when they turn creamy and smooth when stirred.
Immediately add the can of caramel to the melted chocolate and stir until fully combined. The mixture will get thick, that’s ok.
Place in the prepared pan and use a spatula to flatten and spread it so it's even throughout the pan.
Place in the fridge for 2 hours or until set. Slice into 1-inch pieces, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Add Drizzle: You will love this recipe with a drizzle the top with caramel or chocolate.
Candy Thermometer to Make Fudge: Do not heat this fudge over 240 degrees. This will cause the milk and sugar to separate, which results in almost a waxy look over your fudge.
Variation tip for Easy Caramel Fudge: Add some white chocolate chips to the top for an even better white chocolate caramel fudge.
Nuts to Homemade Fudge: Feel free to add your favorite nuts such as walnuts, pecans or almonds to the sweet and salty fudge. Double the recipe and store this easy caramel fudge recipe in an airtight container.
White Chocolate: In place of the chocolate chips use chopped white chocolate bars.