Description
Homemade Christmas fudge is a delightful holiday treat that brings joy and nostalgia into your kitchen. Rich, creamy, and oh-so-decadent, this fudge melts in your mouth, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or as a heartfelt gift. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a batch that will impress family and friends. Customize it with nuts or flavored extracts to make it truly your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your workspace by lining an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter. Stir continuously until melted and smooth (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- If using, fold in chopped nuts gently into the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Once firm, lift the fudge out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg