EASY 3-MINUTE FUDGE
Rich, creamy 3-minute fudge made with simple ingredients. Quick, no-bake chocolate treat perfect for holidays, gifting, or easy desserts.
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Optional mix-ins:
- ½ to 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, almonds
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Crushed peppermint
- Toffee bits
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir well.
- Continue microwaving in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Fold in any optional mix-ins.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Lift the fudge out using the parchment, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
Don’t overheat the chocolate; stop microwaving when most chips are soft and let residual heat finish the melting.
A warm knife creates cleaner slices.
For holiday fudge, add crushed peppermint or a peppermint extract drop (very small amount).
Fudge stores well: up to 2 weeks in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.