Description
This classic Fantasy Fudge Recipe is the perfect treat for any occasion! Made with semi-sweet chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, and chopped walnuts, it’s an easy-to-make, creamy, and indulgent dessert. Perfect for holiday gift-giving or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup margarine (BlueBonnet brand used)
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (Nestle Toll House brand used)
- 7 ounces jar marshmallow creme (Jet-Puff brand used)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a 9×13-inch straight-sided baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra paper to overhang for easy removal of the fudge.
- Make the sugar mixture: In a 3-4 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, margarine, and evaporated milk. Stir to combine and cook, stirring constantly, for 5-8 minutes until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Cook at hard boil: Once boiling, cook for exactly 5 minutes, stirring constantly, and then remove from heat.
- Add chocolate: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Incorporate marshmallow cream: Add the marshmallow creme and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and no streaks remain.
- Add walnuts: Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour and cool: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly using a small offset spatula.
- Cool and slice: Allow the fudge to cool completely before lifting it from the pan and slicing it into 1×1-inch square pieces.
Notes
- Ensure to stir constantly during the boiling process to prevent burning or separation.
- For a creamier fudge, you can substitute the margarine with butter.
- You can also try adding other mix-ins like peanut butter or dried fruit for a twist on this classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1x1 inch)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg