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Simple Homemade Fudge

This year for the holidays I am all about homemade gifts! I just tend to think that they are better, obviously they are delicious, and they show that you really care. Plus you get to nibble on them before you give them away!

A super easy fudge recipe is something that everyone needs to know! Fudge is so decadent and rich that it just screams holidays! It’s pretty much just chocolate, condensed milk and a little vanilla. It can’t get much easier than that! I’ve been working on some more fudge recipes with different mix-ins and flavoring that I will share with you soon – but this fudge recipe is a great place to start making your own and giving some away as holiday gifts!!

Simple Homemade Fudge
Recipe Type: Dessert
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Serves: 10
Ingredients
  • 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
  1. Line a square 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Over low heat, in a medium sized pot, add the chocolate chips, condensed milk and salt, stir with a wooden spoon until chips are melted. Remove from heat and add the vanillas. (If you don’t have vanilla paste, just double up on the vanilla extract) Pour into the parchment lined baking pan and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 4 hours until firm.

 

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Amanda December 1, 2010 at 7:39 am

Beautiful! Looks delish!

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Gaby December 1, 2010 at 9:34 am

Thanks Amanda!

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Heather (Heather's Dish) December 1, 2010 at 7:41 am

wow, that’s incredibly simple! i usually do the kind that my mom always made with marshmallow fluff, but this seems fantastic and just as easy. thanks for the recipe!

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Gaby December 1, 2010 at 9:35 am

ooo Marshmallow Fluff?!? That sounds fantastic!

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Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking December 1, 2010 at 7:43 am

This is lovely, Gaby! So delicious and perfect for the holidays – and EASY! I’ll definitely be trying this and keeping it in mind for gifts to friends this year. Thanks for sharing!

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Gaby December 1, 2010 at 9:35 am

so so so easy! It’s so nice. I whipped up a bunch of these for gifts!

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monika December 1, 2010 at 8:08 am

I have been wanting make fudge, but usually leave it other people. This seems so easy! I even have all the ingredients, so it is on my list for tomorrow! Thank you for pushing me to finally do this.

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the urban baker December 1, 2010 at 8:10 am

i heart fudge. problem is, i can eat the whole pan. this looks fool proof. can’t wait to make it
x

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Gaby December 1, 2010 at 9:35 am

wait? eating the whole pan is a problem?!? :)

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marla December 1, 2010 at 9:20 am

Awesome fudge recipe girl! Can I take a bite of each & then put them in cute little containers? I think not :) Great photos!! XO

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Gaby December 1, 2010 at 9:36 am

oh wait, giving these to people with little bites out of them is a problem?!?! I’m in trouble then! hehehe!

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anya December 1, 2010 at 9:24 am

This looks absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to try this!

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Gaby December 1, 2010 at 9:36 am

I’ll make some for you for Christmas!!!

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Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. December 1, 2010 at 9:48 am

This recipe looks amazing!

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Maris (In Good Taste) December 1, 2010 at 10:09 am

What can you use instead of vanilla bean paste? Like say if you wanted to make this TONIGHT and don’t have time to hit the Spice House!

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Gaby December 1, 2010 at 10:13 am

Just double up on the vanilla extract!! :) Happy fudge eating

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Brooke@foodwoolf December 1, 2010 at 11:54 am

May I join you on you next holiday gift baking extravaganza? Sounds so good!

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Sally December 1, 2010 at 7:32 pm

I have always wanted to make fudge and this inspires me to finally try. I think this will be perfect for the a dessert I was going to bring to a dinner party this weekend! Can you find vanilla paste in a regular grocery store? I have never seen before.

Thanks Gaby!

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UrMomCooks December 1, 2010 at 8:00 pm

I agree! I am a big fan of homemade treats for gifts – they just say I Care. Plus the tasting…ah the tasting…

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Kristen December 2, 2010 at 7:08 am

What gorgeous pics, Gaby! I’m drooling over that wood background.

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Kristy December 2, 2010 at 8:03 am

What a great idea, I love making homemade gifts! Great pics!!

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Jennifer @ Jane Deere December 2, 2010 at 8:12 pm

The fudge looks wonderful! I love your pics!

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Friedl December 5, 2010 at 9:18 am

That looks so good ! Very pretty too :-)

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Laura Brown December 17, 2010 at 6:57 am

Time and time again, I enjoy your recipes and “tweaks” to recipes I’ve used for years. Thanks so much for such a wonderful website….Christmas wishes to you and your family. Laura

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linsiloo January 1, 2011 at 7:01 am

Gaby, all your recipes are so amazing sounding and I absolutely love the photography, too! I made all my presents this year as well and it feels and was surprised by how much less stressful it was. LOVE THIS RECIPE!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

: )

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Amanda August 30, 2012 at 7:45 am

This fudge is super easy…without a use of a blender. :) I might as well turn some of these into truffles ganache while I’m at it.. :) :) will update you once I’ve turn them into truffles :)

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julie December 24, 2012 at 3:33 pm

making it tonight for christmas eve!

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Gaby December 24, 2012 at 6:47 pm

yummmmmmm

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