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Easy Homemade Fudge

July 30, 2009 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

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One of my earliest memories is of my Dad making this fudge at the holidays. My Dad handed over the recipe and the responsibility for making fudge to me when I was in my teens. It is quite easy to make. Like my peanut butter fudge recipe, the marshmallow cream simplifies the process and makes a creamy fudge that melts in your mouth.

How to Make Fudge – A Step by Step Tutorial (Recipe Below)

 

In a large pot combine the butter, evaporated milk, and sugar. Cook over high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches 234 degrees (use a candy thermometer to keep track of the temperature). Remove from heat.
Stir in chocolate chips until they are completely melted and completely mixed in.
Add vanilla; stir well.
Stir in marshmallow cream until it is completely mixed with the chocolate.

Easy Homemade Fudge
 
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Prep time
2 hours 15 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
2 hours 25 mins
 
Author: Alea
Recipe type: Homemade Candy
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 12 ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 jar of marshmallow cream (7 ounce jar)
Directions
  1. In a large pot combine the butter, evaporated milk, and sugar.
  2. Cook over high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches 234 degrees (use a candy thermometer to keep track of the temperature).
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips until they are completely melted and completely mixed in.
  5. Add vanilla; stir well.
  6. Stir in marshmallow cream until it is completely mixed with the chocolate.
  7. Pour fudge into a greased pan or serving dish.
Notes
I put it in the refrigerator to cool it quickly. It will take approximately 4 -5 hours to cool if you leave it at room temperature (which is way too long for my family to wait). Makes approximately 3 lbs.
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I like to buy Christmas tins at the post holiday sales when I can pick them up for a quarter. This recipe can be divided between 3 small tins and makes a delicious, inexpensive gift to share with the neighbors.

More Easy Fudge Recipes:

  • Peanut Butter Fudge
  • Pumpkin Pie Fudge
  • Rocky Road Fudge
  • Homemade Turtle Fudge 
  • Cookies and Cream Fudge
  • Pumpkin Chai Fudge
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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  1. Struggler says

    August 2, 2009 at 1:38 am

    Please let me know when a house near you comes up for sale. I'd like to be your neighbor if this is what you share!

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  2. VanderbiltWife says

    August 1, 2009 at 1:49 am

    Mmmm. Drooling. This looks easier enough I might actually make it for Christmas gifts!

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  3. Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates says

    July 31, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    Yum!! I love fudge, though I don't make it often since I have no willpower against it! Would make nice gifts! Thanks for linking this up.

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  4. knit1kids4 says

    July 31, 2009 at 12:04 pm

    That sounds and looks delicious!

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  5. Kara says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    That looks delicious! Nice and creamy. Yum!

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  6. heartnsoulcooking says

    July 30, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    GREAT!!! chocolate YUMMY!!! THANKS!!! Geri

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  7. The Thrifty Countrywoman says

    July 30, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    I use the same recipe. It really makes the best fudge. And no tedious beating either!

    Reply
  8. Melissa says

    July 30, 2009 at 11:33 am

    I'd have to read this when I'm hungry, right? 🙂 It looks delicious!

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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