Classic chocolate fudge recipe makes rich, creamy, and perfectly smooth fudge just like the old-fashioned fudge Grandma used to make. With only six simple ingredients, it’s an easy boiled fudge recipe that comes together in about twenty minutes.
If you’re looking for a timeless candy recipe that never goes out of style, this Classic Chocolate Fudge is it. This recipe uses the traditional boiled method to create that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s sweet, rich, and silky smooth.
You’ll only need six basic ingredients and about twenty minutes to make a pan of homemade fudge that’s ideal for holiday gifting, cookie trays, or enjoying with family and friends. Homemade fudge also makes a great make-ahead treat since it keeps beautifully and travels well.
Whether you’re making it for Christmas, as a homemade gift, or just to satisfy a chocolate craving, this classic fudge recipe always hits the spot.
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Whole milk: Whole milk will give you richer, creamier fudge.
- Salted butter: If using salted butter, omit the salt.
- Semisweet chocolate chips: Feel free to use bittersweet chocolate chips for fudge that isn’t as sweet.
- Salt: If you don’t have kosher salt or sea salt, use half the amount of table salt.
How to make chocolate fudge
Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly spray with nonstick spray.
Step 1: In a large saucepan, add sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir often to prevent the bottom from burning. Boil and stir for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 1 minute.
Step 3: Add chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt. Stir to melt the chocolate. Continue stirring until all chocolate chips have melted and it becomes smooth.
Step 4: Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth the top using a spatula.
Step 5: Let sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours to set. Remove from the pan to cut into small squares.
Recipe Tips!
- Lining your pan: Lining your pan with parchment paper will make it easy to lift the fudge out and cut it into neat squares.
- Variations: Stir in chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, or swirl in peanut butter for a fun twist.
Storage
Store any leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 1 week when properly stored in the fridge.
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Classic Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Equipment
- 8×8-inch square pan
Ingredients
- 2 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ⅔ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large saucepan, add sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir often to prevent the bottom from burning. Boil and stir for 4 minutes.2 ⅔ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup whole milk, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Remove from heat and let stand 1 minute.
- Add chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt. Stir to melt the chocolate. Continue stirring until all chocolate chips have melted and it becomes smooth.2 ⅔ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth the top using a spatula.
- Let sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours to set. Remove from the pan to cut into small squares.
Notes
- Whole milk: Whole milk will give you richer, creamier fudge.
- Salted butter: If using salted butter, omit the salt.
- Semisweet chocolate chips: Feel free to use bittersweet chocolate chips for fudge that isn’t as sweet.
- Salt: If you don’t have kosher salt or sea salt, use half the amount of table salt.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
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