Easy Foolproof Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge Recipe

This easy chocolate marshmallow fudge is ultra-thick, smooth, creamy, and extra chocolatey. All you need is one bowl, a few ingredients, and a saucepan! Time to pull out those semi-sweet morsels & some marshmallows.

Easy Foolproof Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Additional Time: 12 hours to set Total Time: 12 hours, 30 Minutes Servings: 12 – 16 Pieces

Chocolate addicts BEWARE this stuff is highly addictive! Sinfully rich, decadent, and creamy. It is wonderful to devour and just as simple to make. Making a great dessert doesn’t have to be complex. In fact, this recipe puts many complicated desserts to shame.

This may end up being your one dessert dish that gets requested at every function. This is one of those recipes for me.

For this recipe, I purchased regular old marshmallows. I suppose you could get away with using fluff, but I do find that using regular marshmallows is less messy and less expensive to purchase (My frugal mind at work).

Fudge should not cost you an arm and leg to make. (Especially when they get eaten up quickly). Plus if you are a fudge lover like me, make sure to check out our White Chocolate Eggnog Fudge too.

Easy Fudge Recipe

Please note that a full list of ingredients and a printable recipe are available at the bottom of the post. This recipe for fudge is a classic one from my childhood. I like it because it requires no special equipment, such as a candy thermometer or double broiler. It is also great if this is your first time.

Simple Ingredients needed

• 7 oz of marshmallows or fluff
• 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 – 12 oz bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• Sprinkle top with extra nuts or mini marshmallows

Tools Needed

• Spatula
• Medium Sauce Pan
• 9×9 baking dish

Step 1 – Start by adding unsalted butter, evaporated milk, sugar, and marshmallows in a medium saucepan. We will be adding in the vanilla, salt, chocolate morsels, and chopped nuts later. 

Step 2 – Stir constantly to melt down marshmallows. Carefully watch to make sure you do not overcook it.

Step 3 – This is what your saucepan should look like before adding in your chocolate.

Step 4 – Add in chocolate morsels. Mix until well incorporated. Then add in chops nuts. You can exclude the nuts, they are optional. Folding in until completely incorporated.

Step 5 – Next, pour the fudge mixture into your greased and foiled pan. Once added and smooth top with more nuts if desired. Place in the fridge overnight or until firm. I like to line my pans with parchment paper so I can lift out the fudge and cut on a cutting board instead of in the pan.

Cut into small squares and enjoy. This will not last long in your house. There are times you just crave chocolate. Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge. You want it now. Time to get cooking. 

To store – keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for 7 days. You can also freeze after making it. Keeps great for up to 4 months.

Foolproof Chocolate Fudge Recipe

This Chocolate Fudge is creamy and slightly crumbly. Melt in your mouth delicious. Printable recipe card below.

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Eating out is easy, and it usually tastes delicious, but it’s expensive. Making this meal at home will save you money. Add this recipe to your weekly meal plan.