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A super easy, tasty, and fun recipe, this Fudge with Nuts is a classic holiday treat that is great for gift-giving, parties, dessert tables, and more.
If you are not a fudge person, I disown you. Just kidding, but seriously fudge is one of my ultimate favorite treats of all. There are so many different flavors it is crazy.
This Fudge with Nuts is my favorite classic version that we make and one that we make every year. Everyone pretty much inhales it and we do not one bit judge.
It just is that good. With super fun and tasty ingredients and the contrast of the nuts, you get creamy and crunchy in each and every single bite.
This recipe makes a great gift-giving idea too. We are the type of people that love to give treats to our neighbors, family, and friends and we always include a few pieces of this as well.
This is just a perfect holiday recipe all around as you can bring it to anything, and it is super simple to throw together. Especially using easy-to-find and available ingredients.
So if you are looking for a classic recipe that you will not regret making, then I highly suggest that you make a batch of my Fudge with Nuts.
Some of my other favorite holiday treats that we have on our site include: Holiday Snowball Cookies, Cranberry Bliss Bars and Cream Cheese Mints.
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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Easy to find ingredients.
- A great make-ahead treat.
- Serves a crowd!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
Semi-sweet chocolate baking bars
Marshmallow creme
Vanilla extract
Granulated sugar
Evaporated milk
Unsalted butter
Fine sea salt
Walnuts
HOW TO MAKE FUDGE WITH NUTS:
- Place the chopped chocolate, marshmallow creme, and vanilla into a large bowl, and set aside. Line a 9×13 baking dish with foil, spray with cooking spray, and set aside.
- In a dutch oven or large pot, add the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Place over medium heat, constantly stirring, until it comes to a boil, about 10 minutes
- Reduce heat to low, continue to stir constantly, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Immediately pour the mixture into the bowl with the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Add the nuts, and stir them in. The mixture will be thick. Pour the fudge into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
- Let the fudge sit on the counter until it comes to room temperature. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set up. Cut into small pieces and serve.
DO I HAVE TO USE SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE?
The semi-sweet chocolate makes the fudge not overly sweet and it is what we prefer, but any high-quality chocolate will work.
HOW LONG DOES THIS NEED TO SET UP?
To make sure that your fudge sets up properly, you will want to chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to properly set.
You can also keep it longer, that is what makes this a great make-ahead dessert to bring to gatherings or for gift-giving.
CAN I ADD ANYTHING ELSE TO THE FUDGE?
Yes, you can add additional mix-ins to this or substitute the nuts. Some of our favorite additions include: other nuts, dried fruit, chopped candies, or chopped cookies.
HOW TO STORE:
This can be stored in an airtight container or in the pan covered with plastic wrap or foil in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to 2 weeks.
You can also freeze this fudge, place it in a freezer container separated by parchment paper, and it will keep for up to 3 months.
To defrost, remove from the freezer to the refrigerator until thawed.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Make sure this sets up for at least 2 hours.
- Line your baking pan with foil for easy removal.
- Other additions can be added, see above on our suggestions.
- This makes a nice large batch.
- We like to use semi-sweet chocolate for this but any higher quality chocolate will work.
For that perfect holiday treat that is rich, creamy, and crunchy all in one, you absolutely cannot resist this Fudge with Nuts. Easy, tasty, and irresistible.
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Fudge with Nuts
Ingredients
- 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking bars finely chopped
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoons fine sea salt
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Place the chopped chocolate, marshmallow creme, and vanilla into a large bowl, and set aside. Line a 9×13 baking dish with foil, spray with cooking spray, and set aside.
- In a dutch oven or large pot, add the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Place over medium heat, constantly stirring, until it comes to a boil, about 10 minutes
- Reduce heat to low, continue to stir constantly, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Immediately pour the mixture into the bowl with the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Add the nuts, and stir them in. The mixture will be thick. Pour the fudge into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
- Let the fudge sit on the counter until it comes to room temperature. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set up. Cut into small pieces and serve.
Notes
- Make sure this sets up for at least 2 hours.
- Line your baking pan with foil for easy removal.
- Other additions can be added, see above on our suggestions.
- This makes a nice large batch.
- We like to use semi-sweet chocolate for this but any higher quality chocolate will work.
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