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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
No-Fail Chocolate Fudge
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.

  2. Step 2

    Combine condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

  3. Step 3

    Stir constantly until mixture is smooth and pulls away from the pan sides, ~3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla until evenly distributed.

  5. Step 5

    Pour into prepared pan and smooth the surface with an offset spatula or spoon.

  6. Step 6

    Chill until firm, at least 2 hours, then lift out using parchment overhang.

  7. 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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