Here’s the classic Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge recipe — rich, creamy, and incredibly easy. True to her style, it’s quick, no-bake, and perfect for gifts or holiday treats.

🍫✨ Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge

Ingredients (Makes ~2 dozen pieces)

3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins: chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, or crushed candy

🥣 Instructions

1. Prepare pan

Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper or foil.
Lightly grease the lining.

2. Melt chocolate mixture

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine:
- chocolate chips
- sweetened condensed milk
- butter
Stir constantly until smooth and fully melted (about 5 minutes).

3. Add vanilla

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Fold in optional mix-ins if desired.

4. Pour and chill

Pour mixture into prepared pan.
Smooth the top with a spatula.
Refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm.

5. Cut and serve

Lift fudge from pan using parchment/foil edges.
Cut into 1-inch squares and enjoy!

⭐ Tips & Variations

Nutty Fudge

Add ½ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds.

Mint Chocolate

Add ½ tsp peppermint extract instead of vanilla.
Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top before chilling.

Peanut Butter Swirl

Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter on top of melted fudge and swirl with a knife before chilling.

Holiday Mix

Fold in mini marshmallows, dried cranberries, or white chocolate chips.

🍽 Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze for up to 3 months.

If you want, I can also give you:
🍫 Paula Deen’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
🍫 White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
🍫 Holiday Peppermint Fudge

Do you want one of these variations?