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5-Minute Fudge

This recipe whips together in minutes and requires no cooking.
4.69 from 22 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 191 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • loaf pan
  • microwave or double boiler

Ingredients
 
 

  • 14 oz. 60% dark chocolate chips
  • 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 C. mini chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candies, walnuts optional toppings

Instructions
 

  • Add chocolate chips to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals stirring in between until the chocolate is melted ~2 minutes total.
  • While the chocolate is warming, line a 6-8 cup loaf pan (~9"x5") with parchment paper.
  • Add the condensed milk, salt, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate. Mix well to incorporate. The mixture will thicken.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Sprinkle toppings to the surface of the fudge and gently press them into down. Cover the fudge and chill for 1-2 hours or until firm.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into bite-size squares. Stored in an air-tight container in refrigerator it will keep for 1-2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 1mg
Keyword candy, Chocolate, dessert, easy meals, fudge, gift giving
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