Classic Chocolate Fudge
 
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Traditional Chocolate Fudge that is silky and smooth with perfect fudgy consistency. A family holiday tradition that you can share with neighbors and friends.
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Recipe type: Holiday Candy
Serves: 25
Ingredients
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 heaping cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup nuts (optional)
Instructions
  1. Butter a 9x9 dish and set it aside.
  2. Combine sugar and evaporated milk in a medium-sized saucepan.
  3. Before turning burner on, prep other ingredients and put them by the stove for easy access to add once the sugar mixture is finished boiling.
  4. Turn burner on to medium-high. Bring evaporated milk and sugar to a boil, stirring constantly.
  5. Once at a full boil, set timer for 5 minutes, turn heat down slightly but keep it at a full boil, stirring constantly. Make sure to stir all the way to the bottom of the pan.
  6. After five minutes, remove from heat. Quickly add the remaining ingredients--butter, chocolate chips, marshmallows, vanilla, and nuts, if desired. Stir briskly until everything is blended together.
  7. Pour into prepared 9x9 pan. Don't scrape the grainy-looking top edges of the fudge into the pan. Scrape that little bit out onto a separate plate, or just leave it in the pan.
  8. If only putting nuts in half of the fudge, sprinkle them onto half of the fudge. Then, gently use your finger or a butter knife to press the nuts down into the fudge.
  9. Let fudge cool completely before cutting and serving. You can let it cool for a few hours on the counter. To speed up cooling time, put it in the fridge.
  10. Fudge will stay good for up to 2-3 weeks kept in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge.
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/classic-chocolate-fudge/