Old-fashioned chocolate fudge is the kind of rich, creamy candy I love to make when I want big chocolate flavor with almost no effort. I melt together mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, stir in vanilla, and in just a few minutes I have a glossy, pourable fudge that sets up into smooth, sliceable squares that taste just like the Christmas Eve pans my family used to hover around. This shortcut microwave method skips the tricky boiling stages of traditional fudge but still gives that nostalgic, old-fashioned bite everyone expects on a holiday candy tray.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Old-fashioned chocolate fudge made this way keeps all the charm of grandma’s candy with none of the stress. I don’t need a candy thermometer, I don’t worry about soft-ball stages, and I don’t risk grainy sugar crystals; I simply heat, stir, pour, and chill. The basic recipe uses only three main ingredients, but it’s also a blank canvas for peppermint, marshmallows, or nuts if I want to dress it up for parties or gift boxes. It slices cleanly, packs well, and holds at cool room temperature, making it perfect for potlucks, cookie exchanges, teacher gifts, or a sweet bite after dinner all week long.
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