Description
This classic Christmas Fudge recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and indulgent treat packed with milk chocolate, marshmallows, and toasted walnuts. Perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting, it features a smooth texture complemented by a drizzle of melted white baking chocolate for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 4-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips
- 4-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
Add-ins
- 3 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping
- 4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 13×9-inch pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray to ensure the fudge does not stick after setting.
- Cook the Sugar Mixture: In a heavy Dutch oven, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, and cubed butter. Bring this mixture to a rapid boil over medium heat while stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Continue to cook and stir for 5 minutes once boiling.
- Remove from Heat and Add Chocolates: Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the milk chocolate chips, miniature marshmallows, and chopped unsweetened chocolate until all are fully melted, creating a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Fold in Walnuts and Vanilla: Gently fold in the toasted chopped walnuts and vanilla extract evenly throughout the fudge mixture.
- Spread and Drizzle: Immediately pour and spread the fudge evenly into the prepared pan. Drizzle the melted white baking chocolate over the top for an attractive finish.
- Cool and Set: Allow the fudge to cool completely at room temperature until firm and set.
- Cut and Store: Using the foil, lift the fudge out of the pan. Remove the foil and cut the fudge into 96 small squares. Store the pieces between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent burning the sugar mixture.
- Ensure constant stirring during boiling to avoid scorching.
- Toast walnuts before adding for enhanced flavor and crunch.
- The fudge can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Cutting into smaller squares makes them perfect bite-sized treats for sharing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1/96th of recipe)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
