Classic Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients

• 3 cupsgranulated sugar
• 3/4 cupunsalted butter
• 2/3 cupevaporated milk
• 1/4 tspsalt
• 12 ozsemisweet chocolate chips
• 7 ozmarshmallow creme (about 1 jar)
• 1 tspvanilla extract
• 1 cupchopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Nutrition / serving

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Method

1. 1

   Line an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch pan with parchment, leaving overhang, and lightly grease.

2. 2

   Combine sugar, butter, evaporated milk, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Once boiling, continue to boil for exactly 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234–240°F (soft-ball stage) — this timed cook is what sets the fudge's texture, so don't rush or shortcut it.

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4. 4

   Remove from heat immediately and stir in the chocolate chips until fully melted and smooth.

5. 5

   Stir in the marshmallow creme and vanilla until completely incorporated, then fold in the nuts if using.

6. 6

   Working quickly, pour the fudge into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.

7. 7

   Let cool at room temperature at least 2 hours, or refrigerate to speed setting, before lifting out and cutting into 1-inch squares.

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