Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe {3 Minute Fudge}
This isn’t just an easy fudge recipe, it’s the easiest fudge recipe! Easy and delicious, which makes it totally my style of homemade fudge!
Wondering how to make microwave fudge? It’s as easy as it sounds, I promise!
Basically it’s a 3 ingredient fudge (4 if you use vanilla, which is optional). This microwave fudge recipe is the best, and for as quick as it is, you can’t beat it!
I love to have fudge on my holiday Christmas plates, it’s just such a traditional part of the holidays. As much as I love the real fancy fudge recipe my grandmother made, I just never seem to find the time. This chocolate fudge recipe is a creamy fudge that can be made with or without chopped nuts. You also won’t need candy thermometers, which is also a bonus since I can never seem to find one!
This simple microwave fudge recipe comes together with just a few ingredients. As few as only 3 ingredients if you leave out the vanilla, which is options. And hardly any prep time (as in none) and still tastes delicious!
Easy on the budget and quick to makes this one of those recipes that stays on my holiday baking tradition list.
This is a great recipe for the kids to help out with because it’s so easy. It’s also a fantastic recipe for those who are beginners in the kitchen.
Ingredients for this making Microwave Fudge
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to make Easy Microwave Fudge
Do you know how to make fudge in the microwave?
I can’t believe we used to make it the old fashioned way. This is so much easier and honestly, more affordable too!
Microwave Fudge is a quick and easy way to make a yummy holiday treat without spending hours in the kitchen. It has that wonderful milk chocolate flavor that goes perfect with your other holiday baking.
Combine the first three ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for one minute and remove and stir.
Continue to microwave and stir in 30 second increments until you have a smooth mixture.
Stir in vanilla.
Line a baking dish (I use an 8×8 backing pan) with foil or parchment paper. Pour the chocolate mixture into the dish and spread evenly.
Refrigerate until hardened. Lift the fudge out of the dish and cut into cubes.
You can store at room temperature in an airtight container, although I do like to store ours in the fridge.
Recipe notes:
You could also try making this easy fudge recipe with white chocolate or dark chocolate chips. This version is my favorite.
In the past, I have created a peanut butter fudge recipe by using these same instructions and adding ¼ – ½ cup peanut butter.
If you are a fan of nuts, chopped walnuts could also be added.
I’ve tried microwave fudge recipes without condensed milk and let me tell you, they just don’t taste like fudge so unless you have to try them that way, I don’t recommend.
Simple right? I love easy desserts. Make sure to check out all of the recipes and DIY that we share on Pinterest.
If you are making a Christmas cookie platter, you might like these other favorite Christmas cookie recipes:
Lofthouse Reindeer Cookie Recipe
Elegant Christmas Tree Cookie Recipe
Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookie Recipe
Christmas Muddy Buddies Recipe
Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookie Wreath Recipe
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Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe
Easy and so yummy, this microwave fudge recipe will be a favorite during the holidays. Tastes a little like Grandma's fudge recipe but so much easier and affordable to make. If you love having fudge on your Christmas cookie platter, this is a great way to do that without spending a ton of time and money.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Combine first three ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for one minute and remove and stir. Continue this process of microwaving and stirring in 30 second increments until you have a smooth mixture.
Stir in vanilla.
Line a baking dish (I use an 8x8 backing pan) with foil or parchment paper. Pour the chocolate mixture into the dish and spread evenly.
Refrigerate until hardened. Lift the fudge out of the dish and cut into cubes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 48 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 78Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g
*This is just an estimate
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