No-Fail Chocolate Fudge
Silky, melt-in-your-mouth fudge made in minutes with just cocoa, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. No thermometer or candy-making experience required.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 16
- Calories
- 146
- Protein
- 2g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
Step 2
Combine condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 3
Stir constantly until mixture is smooth and pulls away from the pan sides, ~3 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla until evenly distributed.
Step 5
Pour into prepared pan and smooth the surface with an offset spatula or spoon.
Step 6
Chill until firm, at least 2 hours, then lift out using parchment overhang.
Step 7
Cut into 16 pieces using a sharp knife wiped between cuts. Store in airtight container.
Tools you’ll need
- 8-inch square baking pan
- parchment paper
- medium saucepan
- wooden spoon or whisk
- offset spatula or spoon
- sharp knife
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