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Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge

A quick, creamy, no-fail chocolate fudge made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • 8x8 baking dish
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth, about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour into prepared dish and smooth the top.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set, then slice and serve.

Notes

Add nuts, sea salt, or flavor extracts for variations.