Mom’s Fudge Recipe
There is something magical about Mom’s Fudge Recipe. It brings back sweet childhood memories.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or walnuts
Instructions
Prepare the pan
- Grease the baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper. Set it aside for later.
Combine sugar, butter, and milk
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and milk. Stir over medium heat until melted.
Boil the mixture
- Bring it to a boil, stirring constantly. Let it boil for about 5 minutes without stopping.
Add sweetened condensed milk
- Remove from heat and stir in sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add chocolate chips
- Add chocolate chips to the warm mixture. Stir until completely melted and combined.
Mix in vanilla and salt
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir well to enhance the flavor of your fudge.
Optional nuts
- If using nuts, fold them in now. This adds a nice crunch to your soft fudge.
Pour into the pan
- Transfer the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula.
Cool and set
- Allow fudge to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours. It should firm up nicely.
Cut into squares
- Once set, lift the fudge from the pan. Cut it into small squares with a sharp knife.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Stir constantly while boiling to avoid burning sugar.
- Add a teaspoon of instant coffee for a mocha twist.
- Replace semi-sweet chocolate with dark chocolate for a richer fudge.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for a salted chocolate version.
- Store in an airtight container for longer freshness.