Five-Minute Fudge

December 4, 2020 by Lisia Childs
Five-Ingredient Fudge
Five-minute fudge is literally the easiest fudge you can make, and as it’s name says, it’s put together in 5 minutes. If you really can’t wait, you could eat it at that point, but you’ll like it better if you give it an hour or two to set up first.
Slices of Five-Minute Five-Ingredient Fudge
You can use any kind of chocolate chips that you want for this recipe. I like semi-sweet because the fudge has more chocolate flavor and less sweetness.

Easy Step-By-Step Instruction for Fool-Proof Five-Minute Five-Ingredient Fudge

Lining a pan with parchment for Five-Minute Five-Ingredient Fudge
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. I used a box lid measuring 6 x 9 inches.
Five-Minute Five-Ingredient Fudge
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 3 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet of milk), ¼ cup butter, and 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on high power for 1 ½ – 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds …
Stirring Five-Minute Five-Ingredient Fudge
… until all melted. Don’t cook any longer than necessary.
Adding walnuts to Five-Minute Five-Ingredient Fudge
Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup chopped walnuts
Five-Minute Five-Ingredient Fudge
Spread into prepared pan, …
Five-Minute Five-Ingredient Fudge
… sprinkle top with a few more chopped walnuts, and refrigerate 2-3 hours, until set.
Five-Minute Five-Ingredient Fudge
When ready to serve, remove from pan, …
Slices of Five-Minute Five-Ingredient Fudge
… and cut into squares.
Square of Five-Minute Five-Ingredient Fudge
Enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Fool-Proof Five-Ingredient Five-Minute Fudge

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. I used a box lid measuring 6 x 9 inches.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on high power for 1 ½ – 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until all melted. Don’t cook any longer than necessary.
  • Mix in vanilla extract and walnuts.
  • Spread into prepared pan, and refrigerate 2-3 hours, until set. Cut into squares, and store in airtight container, in the fridge.