No-Bake Fudge Squares with Cocoa and Sweetened Condensed Milk

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Rich and smooth homemade fudge made without baking, combining cocoa powder and sweetened condensed milk for a luscious texture. This recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, layers unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, 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: 7 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 on the sides.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, and 1/4 cup unsalted butter.
  3. Step 3: Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/8 tsp salt until combined.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts if using, mixing evenly.
  6. Step 6: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
  8. Step 8: Once set, lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares before serving.

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