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Close-up of rich old-fashioned chocolate fudge cut into neat squares and arranged on a rustic serving plate. The creamy homemade fudge is loaded with chopped nuts and has a smooth, glossy chocolate finish. Photographed in warm natural light with a few extra fudge pieces and chocolate chips scattered on a wooden table, creating a cozy holiday dessert presentation.

PAULA DEEN’S 5-MINUTES FUDGE

creamy old-fashioned chocolate fudge made in about five minutes of cooking time with evaporated milk, milk chocolate chips, marshmallows, and nuts. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or an easy chocolate treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 36 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1⅔ cups white sugar
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 package 6 oz milk chocolate chips
  • 16 large marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan, 8-inch square pan, parchment paper, wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Add milk chocolate chips and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, vanilla, and nuts until marshmallows are melted and mixture is combined.
  5. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Cool completely until firm, about 1 hour.
  7. Lift out, cut into squares, and serve.

Notes

Stir constantly during the cooking stage. Line the pan for easy removal. For cleaner cuts, chill until very firm and wipe the knife between slices. Store in an airtight container. Fudge freezes well.