Description
Quick and comforting fudge that is easy to make and perfect for gifting or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 2/3 cups granulated white sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (6 ounce) package milk chocolate chips (approx. 170 g)
- 16 large marshmallows (approx. 112 g)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional — walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Instructions
- Grease an 8-inch square pan and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt.
- Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a full, rolling boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat. Add the milk chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth.
- Quickly stir in the marshmallows, vanilla extract, and nuts (if using) until well combined.
- Pour the hot fudge into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Let cool at room temperature until firm (about 30–45 minutes) or refrigerate for quicker setting.
- Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
For a nut-free version, omit nuts or replace them with crisped rice. For vegan, substitute butter with vegan butter, use dairy-free chocolate chips, and replace marshmallows with vegan alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4.7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg