Okay, so I'm a little overly-indulgent when it comes to fudge. What can I say, I LOVE the stuff! Especially when it's made by this simple recipe that I use. I've tasted other, more complicated fudge recipes. I've been to bakeries and candy shops that make fudge. I've tasted family "secret" recipes around the holidays--but nothing compares to this easy, no fuss recipe that I've been using for years. What's also great about it is that it's vegetarian (no marshmallows), no food coloring, and it's gluten-free! So, my whole family can enjoy it!
Here it is (and I know you've used this or have seen it before)......
Servings: Makes about 2 pounds
Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipePrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND®Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
Dash salt
1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with EAGLE BRAND® and salt. Remove from heat; stir in nuts (optional) and vanilla. Spread evenly into wax paper lined 8- or 9-inch square pan.
Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board, peel off paper and cut into squares. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator
Notes: OTHER GREAT FUDGE FLAVORS: Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Glazed Fudge: Proceed as above but stir in 3/4 cup peanut butter chips in place of nuts. Glaze: Melt 1/2 cup peanut butter chips with 1/2 cup whipping cream; stir until thick and smooth. Spread over chilled fudge.
Marshmallow Fudge: Proceed as above but omit nuts and add 2 tablespoons butter to mixture; fold in 2 cups miniature marshmallows.
Gift Giving Tips: Create delicious homemade gifts by serving up several varieties of this fudge in decorative tins or boxes. Simply wrap up individual pieces of fudge in colored cellophane, candy wrappers, gold and silver foil or place in candy cups and arrange in gift boxes or bags.
Nutrition Amount Per Serving: Calories 315, Fat Cal. 153, Total Fat 17g (26% DV), Sat. Fat 7.8g (39% DV), Cholest. 9mg (3% DV), Sodium 63mg (3% DV), **Potassium 149mg (4% DV), Total Carb. 28.8g (9% DV), Fiber 2.4g (9% DV), **Sugars 26g, Protein 3.5g (7% DV), **Vitamin A less than (1% DV), **Vitamin C less than (1% DV), **Calcium (2% DV), **Iron (12% DV), **Thiamin (4% DV), **Niacin (4% DV), **Vitamin B6 (3% DV), **Magnesium (17% DV), **Folate (5% DV). Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
Hi,
Thought I'd drop in. Fudge sounds really good right now. My husband usually makes it every Christmas. I've got black bottom banana bar going right now. Trying to use up those on the edge bananas. I never knew there were musical roads. I'm going to bring my husband by and show him.
this fudge recipe *IS* our secret family recipe! lol...my grandmother made it...and has passed it down...i think this year i'll teach my oldest to make it!
Wouldn't you know it? Here I sit at work on a very slow day (since it's a holiday). Of course I want to eat (because I'm bored), and I stumble across your entry with what? FOOD!!!!!!!!! LOL!
I'm a homeschooling mom in the high desert in southern California. We're homeschooling 2 out of our 5 kids, ages 22, 20, 18, 16, and 5. Three kids have graduated. Two have Type 1 (juvenile) Diabetes, which is a daily challenge in itself. We're almost always laughing and joking. Something is constantly going on in this house. I just have a hard time finding the time to write about it, but I'll try!
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Mar. 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Thought I'd drop in. Fudge sounds really good right now. My husband usually makes it every Christmas. I've got black bottom banana bar going right now. Trying to use up those on the edge bananas. I never knew there were musical roads. I'm going to bring my husband by and show him.
Have a good day,
Jeannine