Best 7 Cant Fail Fudge Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey into the world of fudge, where sweetness and creaminess intertwine to create a symphony of flavors. From the classic chocolate fudge, with its rich and decadent taste, to the innovative white chocolate fudge, bursting with a milky sweetness, this article offers a treasure trove of fudge recipes that cater to every palate. Discover the secrets of achieving that perfect texture, ranging from smooth and velvety to firm and crumbly, and elevate your fudge-making skills to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process, ensuring success with every batch. So, prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary fudge experience and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NO-FAIL FANTASY FUDGE



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This is the perfect, basic fudge recipe. Smooth and creamy, it has never failed me, and the flavor can't be beat! It's simple, straight-forward, super-fast, and easily adaptable -- there's the "fantasy" part ;) My family loves fudge at Christmas time, and I make several different kinds, but this is the only recipe I have used...

Provided by Tam D

Categories     Candies

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 c butter
3 c sugar
2/3 c evaporated milk*
1 pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz, or about 2 cups)
7 oz marshmallow creme/fluff
1 tsp vanilla
1 c chopped nuts, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Combine butter, sugar, and milk in a heavy 3 qt. saucepan.
  • 2. Over medium heat, stirring constantly, bring mixture to a full, rolling boil.
  • 3. Continue boiling hard 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 4. Remove from heat. Immediately add chocolate chips, stirring until melted.
  • 5. Quickly add marshmallow creme, vanilla, and nuts, if desired.
  • 6. Beat together with the spoon until well blended and smooth.
  • 7. Pour the fudge mixture into a 9x13" baking dish, that has been prepared with food release spray. Cool to room temperature. Cut into squares. Then refrigerate until firm.
  • 8. NOTES: In case you haven't noticed, you may find your baking chips bags are now 10 oz bags, rather than 12 oz!! My favorite tool for candy making is a long handled wooden spoon, that has a corner on it. If you don't have one, I highly recommend you get one! For deeper/thicker pieces, use an 11x7" baking dish. I prefer my chocolate straight up, so I don't add nuts -- pure chocolate heaven :) If you prefer darker chocolate, substitute dark chocolate chips for the semi-sweet. (If you use very dark chocolate, you may want to increase the amount of butter a bit.) Make cappuccino fudge by adding espresso powder or instant coffee granules in the first step. Instead of, or in addition to chopped nuts, stir in whatever you like -- cranberries, raisins, mini marshmallows, mint or cinnamon flavored baking chips,etc. Stir them in at the very end, just before spreading the mixture into the baking dish. You could also garnish with things like crushed candy cane, toffee chips, chopped candy (Andes mints, peanut butter cups, etc), or simply use finely ground nut dust, or good quality (Folgers) instant coffee granules, even kosher salt. Whatever you like! *We are dairy intolerant, so I substitute Silk brand soy creamer for the evaporated milk.

NO-FAIL FUDGE



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Our family is very active in our county fair. This fudge was the only fair entry not to melt in the 100°-plus weather we had that year.-Jeannie De Vries, Martinton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup M&M's minis

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and greased the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and salt. Melt remaining butter; add milk and vanilla. Stir into sugar mixture until blended; whisk until smooth. Stir in M&M's. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

NEVER-FAIL FUDGE



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Confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter, milk and vanilla are cooked in a double boiler, then beaten like mad and spread in a pan to cool into fudgey gloriousness.

Provided by LEEMA

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Chocolate

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons butter
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x9 inch dish.
  • Combine sugar, cocoa, butter, milk, vanilla and salt in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and beat until mixture loses its gloss. Stir in chopped nuts and pour quickly into prepared pan.
  • Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 92.7 mg, Sugar 40 g

CAN'T FAIL FUDGE



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This is a staple at our holiday parties. Rich and smooth. *Hint: Do not use too much butter to grease pan, or bottom of fudge will be soggy. ENJOY!!

Provided by Ellis Island

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup evaporated milk
12 large marshmallows (or 1 jar marsh. creme)
1 cup chocolate chips (I like to put 1/2c semi-sweet, 1/2 c white chocolate)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil stirring entire time. Boil until candy thermometer hits 234 degrees (or exactly 5 minutes boiling), stirring entire time.
  • Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Stir until chocolate and marshmallows are dissolved.
  • Pour in buttered 8x8 pan.
  • Chill 30 minutes, cut with buttered knife.
  • Chill again until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 61.3, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 59, Protein 2.2

SHEILA'S CAN'T-FAIL FUDGE



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This is the ONLY fudge recipe that I make, which everyone looks forward to around the holidays. My niece Alisa saves her empty container from the year before and brings it to me for her annual refill. She loves to help make this, and it is so easy, even a child can do it! I personally prefer walnuts in my fudge, but it's great either way. It makes a nice gift when presented in a holiday tin. Note: Make only one recipe at a time - do not double!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 8 inch square pan

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 2/3 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine evaporated milk, sugar, and salt. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Add chocolate chips and marshmallows, and stir until melted. Then stir in the vanilla (and add nuts, if using).
  • Spoon fudge into a greased 8x8x2-inch square pan. Smooth out with spatula. Refrigerate until cool, then cut into squares.

NO FAIL CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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This fudge recipe is super creamy and everyone requests it during the holidays. While preparing, be sure that you don't let the mix get hotter than 238 degrees or it gets really dry but still tastes good.

Provided by Terrie

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Chocolate

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup skim milk
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup marshmallow creme
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cocoa

Steps:

  • Grease one 8x8 inch pie pan and set aside.
  • In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the powdered sugar, milk and butter. Mix well and stir constantly until candy thermometer reads 238 degrees F (112 degrees C).
  • Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, vanilla and cocoa. Quickly stir together and pour into prepared pan. Cool and serve. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 19.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BEST EVER NEVER FAIL FUDGE



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Make and share this Best Ever Never Fail Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AlexandriaAngel

Categories     Candy

Time 10m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chunks
1 (7 1/2 ounce) jar marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients.
  • Stir over low heat until well blended.
  • Bring to a boil over moderate heat, being careful not to mistake air bubbles for boiling.
  • Then boil slowly stirring constantly, for 5 minutes to soft ball stage on a thermometer 234 degrees.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chocolate,marshmallow creme and vanilla until chocolate is melted.
  • Then turn into a buttered 9x9-inch pan to cool.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the fudge from scorching.
  • Don't overcook the fudge: The fudge is done when it reaches 234°F (112°C) on a candy thermometer. If you overcook it, it will become grainy and crumbly.
  • Let the fudge cool completely before cutting it: This will help to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature: The fudge will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This classic fudge recipe is easy to make and always a hit. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy delicious, creamy fudge that is perfect for any occasion. Be sure to experiment with different flavors and toppings to create your own unique fudge creations.

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