No-Fail Creamy Walnut Fudge for Gifting
Make rich, creamy chocolate walnut fudge using sweetened condensed milk. This easy recipe yields a smooth, crunchy treat perfect for homemade candy gifts.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 36 small squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter.
- Stir constantly until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not let it boil.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and the chopped nuts.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Spread evenly.
- Let the fudge cool at room temperature for about 2 hours, or chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour until firm.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge out of the pan. Cut into small squares for serving or packaging.
Notes
- For a glossy finish, gently melt the butter and chocolate over a double boiler instead of direct heat.
- If you want a different flavor, substitute the walnuts with salted peanuts for a chocolate peanut butter fudge variation.
- Wrap individual squares tightly in cellophane or small paper candy cups to create beautiful dessert gift ideas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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