Easy Christmas Fudge
This Easy Christmas Fudge is a quick and simple treat combining chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Fudge Base
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark) Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Do not skip for enhanced flavor.
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans Optional, for a crunchy texture.
- to taste Sprinkles or crushed candy canes For topping, optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by preparing an 8x8 inch baking dish. Line it with parchment paper, allowing some paper to hang over the edges.
- In a saucepan, add the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Place it over low heat and stir continuously until the mixture melts smoothly.
- Once smooth, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- If using, fold in the nuts into the mixture.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- While still warm, add desired toppings on top of the fudge.
- Let it cool at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator for at least two hours or until set.
- Once firm, lift the fudge out of the baking dish using the parchment paper, slice into squares, and serve or package for gifting.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a week, in the fridge for two weeks, or freeze for longer storage.