Mom’s Easy Fudge Recipe

Name: Mom’s Easy Fudge Recipe
Prep time: PT10MIN
Cook time: PT10MIN
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: dessert
Ingredients: 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional); Pinch of salt

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-11-19 |29 Comments

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Mom’s Easy Fudge Recipe

PREP10 min

COOK10 min

Mom’s Easy Fudge Recipe delivers rich, creamy chocolate fudge in minutes. Quick to make, ultra-satisfying, and perfect for sharing or gifting!

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16SERVINGS

Ingredients

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment or foil and lightly grease.
2
In a medium saucepan, add chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
3
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Fold in chopped nuts, if using.
4
Spread fudge into prepared pan and smooth the top.
5
Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until fully set.
6
Use parchment overhang to lift fudge from pan. Cut into squares and enjoy!