PAULA DEEN’S 5-MINUTES FUDGE
This quick old-fashioned chocolate fudge is rich, creamy, and loaded with classic homemade flavor. It is perfect for holidays, gifting, dessert trays, or anytime you need an easy chocolate treat
Ingredients
- 1 and ⅔ cups white sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 package milk chocolate chips 6 ounces
- 16 large marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Add the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt to a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the milk chocolate chips and continue stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the marshmallows, vanilla extract, and chopped nuts.
- Stir well until everything is fully combined and the marshmallows are melted into the fudge mixture.
- Pour the fudge mixture into an 8-inch pan.
- Let it cool completely until firm.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For cleaner slices, line the pan with parchment paper before pouring in the fudge, then lift the whole block out once it has fully cooled.