Easy Pantry Chocolate Fudge Squares

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Simple no-bake chocolate fudge squares made with pantry staples, delivering a rich and creamy dessert in minutes. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 16 Desserts cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
  3. Step 3: Stir continuously for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth, glossy, and thickened.
  4. Step 4: Remove the pan from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 cup chopped nuts if using.
  5. Step 5: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
  7. Step 7: Lift the fudge out using the parchment paper and cut into 16 squares before serving.

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