Here’s a classic 3-Minute Fudge recipe — rich, smooth, chocolatey, and ridiculously easy. Just melt, mix, pour, chill. Perfect for last-minute treats!
🍫 3-Minute Fudge (Microwave Recipe)
Makes: 16 squares
Prep: 3 minutes
Chill: 1–2 hours
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins:
- ½–1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Mini marshmallows
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
1. Melt
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add:
- chocolate chips
- condensed milk
- butter
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until completely smooth (usually 1½–2 minutes total).
2. Add Vanilla
- Stir in the vanilla extract (and nuts or mix-ins if using).
3. Pour & Chill
- Spread mixture into an 8×8-inch dish lined with parchment paper.
- Smooth the top.
- Chill 1–2 hours until firm.
4. Slice
- Remove using parchment, cut into squares, and enjoy!
⭐ Variations
Peanut Butter Swirl:
- Melt ¼ cup peanut butter and swirl into the top before chilling.
Rocky Road:
- Add mini marshmallows + chopped walnuts.
Mint Chocolate:
- Add ½ tsp peppermint extract + crushed peppermint on top.
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt:
- Use dark chocolate chips + sprinkle flaky salt while warm.
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