Simple Homemade Fudge with Sweetened Condensed Milk

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Smooth and creamy homemade fudge that sets perfectly with minimal ingredients, great for gifting or a quick sweet treat. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers semi-sweet chocolate chips, 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: 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 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
  3. Step 3: Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula, until the chocolate and butter melt and the mixture is smooth and glossy, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  5. Step 5: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm, then lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into 1-inch squares.
  7. Step 7: Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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