No-Bake Easy Pantry Fudge Squares

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Rich, creamy fudge squares made with simple pantry ingredients, ready in under an hour without baking. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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 8-inch square baking 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 constantly for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp salt until fully incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
  7. Step 7: Lift the fudge out using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares before serving.

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