Aww, this already sounds like it comes wrapped in wax paper and memories đź’›
Here’s a classic, no-nonsense holiday fudge recipe—the kind moms pass down and everyone asks for every December.
My Mom’s Classic Holiday Fudge 🍫
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (1½ sticks)
- â…” cup evaporated milk
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 7 oz marshmallow crème (1 jar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional
Instructions
- Prep first
Line a 9Ă—13-inch pan with foil or parchment paper and lightly butter it. Set aside. - Boil the base
In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk.
Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. - Time it
Once boiling, continue to boil for 5 minutes, stirring nonstop so it doesn’t scorch. - Melt & mix
Remove from heat. Immediately stir in chocolate chips until fully melted and smooth.
Add marshmallow crème and vanilla; mix until glossy. - Add extras
Stir in nuts if using. - Set & slice
Pour into prepared pan, smooth the top, and let cool completely at room temperature.
Cut into squares once firm.
Mom-Level Tips
- Do not stop stirring during the boil—this is the secret to perfect texture.
- If it’s grainy, it was either under-boiled or over-stirred after adding chocolate.
- Tastes even better the next day (if it lasts that long).
Easy Variations
- 🎄 Peppermint: Swap vanilla for peppermint extract + crushed candy canes on top
- 🌰 Rocky Road: Add mini marshmallows and almonds
- 🍫 Extra rich: Use half semi-sweet, half dark chocolate chips
If you want, I can also:
- turn this into a recipe card
- rewrite it in your mom’s voice
- scale it up for gifting
- or make a handwritten-style version for keepsakes
Just say the word đź’•
