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Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Candy

Published on November 10, 2017, Updated September 2, 2020 by Kristin Maxwell | 7 Comments

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Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Candy – a classic chocolate fudge recipe that’s made on the stovetop. It’s creamy, chocolatey and oh so delicious and perfect for the holidays.

Ultra creamy and smooth chocolate fudge recipe

Homemade Chocolate Fudge is one of those things that just screams “Christmas” to me. My dad was a little obsessed with chocolate fudge and actually loved it when the candy didn’t quite set up right and it had a gritty, sugary texture. That man had quite the sweet tooth!

I have tried many, many fudge recipes in my attempt to learn how to make the best chocolate fudge. My all-time favorite recipe though, is from my church youth director. We’ve been making this recipe in our family for a good 30+ years and it’s definitely the best fudge recipe I’ve tried.

Delicious squares of chocolate fudge with sugar sprinkles

A good fudge candy can be easily cut into bite-sized pieces, but won’t melt when you hold it or if it sits out on the counter for a bit. That’s why this is the best fudge recipe! I am also not a fan of marshmallow cream in fudge, or marshmallow cream in general, and so many so-called “easy fudge recipes” call for that. I’m a classic fudge lover, and traditional fudge is actually a candy!

Best Chocolate Fudge Recipe | Christmas candy

How to make the best chocolate fudge:

Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Candy

A classic chocolate fudge recipe that's made on the stovetop. It's creamy, chocolatey and oh so delicious and perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz bag of chocolate chips
  • 6 oz bag of chocolate chips
  • 2 sticks ½ lb margarine (not butter)
  • 4 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • Sprinkles for topping
  • 1 cup nuts chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish or line with nonstick foil (recommended).
  • In a large bowl, place chocolate chips and margarine, cut into small pieces. Set aside.
  • In a large sauce pan, mix together sugar, evaporated milk and a pinch of salt.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture begins to boil.
  • Continue to cook, keeping at a boil, for approximately 8 minutes or until mixture forms a soft ball when a small amount is dropped into a cup of cold water. A candy thermometer should read about 240 degrees. *Depending on the heat of your stove, this could take anywhere from 7 minutes to 15 minutes; you want to watch closely so that it doesn't burn.
  • Pour hot mixture over chocolate chips and margarine. Mix well, then beat with an electric hand mixer until creamy.  Add vanilla and nuts (optional). Stir well.  Pour into prepared 9x13" or 11x7" dish.
  • Cool in refrigerator.  (overnight is best)
  • Let sit on the counter for about 20 minutes before cutting into squares. 
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Here’s another fudge recipe we love:

Buttered Rum Fudge

And here are even more delicious fudge recipes:

  • Peppermint Fudge
  • White Chocolate Caramel Pecan Fudge

Best Chocolate Fudge Recipe | Creamy and smooth chocolate fudge candy | Christmas candy

 

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About Kristin Maxwell

Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read more about Kristin HERE.

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  1. janean says

    December 22, 2019 at 6:40 am

    do i need to use a hand mixer? i know this is so dinosaur – but i dont own one! and my daughter is using my kitchen aid.

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    • Kristin Maxwell says

      December 23, 2019 at 8:56 am

      Using a mixer hels to make the fudge nice and fluffy. You could beat by hand though, sure.

      Reply
  2. Maureen Foster says

    November 11, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    Do you use milk chocolate chips, or semi-sweet?

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    • Kristin says

      November 25, 2017 at 8:46 pm

      Semi-sweet.

      Reply
  3. Sherilsl says

    November 10, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    So we are using 18 oz of chocolate all at once in the bowl with the margarine?

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  4. Janey Phillips says

    November 10, 2017 at 7:09 am

    I’m curious, why margarine rather than butter in this recipe?

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    • Kristin says

      November 10, 2017 at 9:52 am

      It’s just the way it was written – it’s a friends very old recipe, and I think the margarine makes it a little lighter.

      Reply

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