Easy 5 minute fudge recipe is called this because you boil the candy ingredients for 5 minutes! This foolproof fudge recipe is the one my mom learned in Home economics class about 60 years ago! Of course, she would always add nuts. I don't because of certain nut-free dessert eaters in my house.
Easy 5 minute fudge recipe is definitely a fudge for beginners to make. There is no messing around with soft ball, hard ball candy stages. This chocolate fudge recipe does not require a candy thermometer! Just set the timer when you begin boiling the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, salt and marshmallows.
Yes, you boil the marshmallows in this recipe, don't just stir them in at the end. This is what will create the true fudge consistency!!! The candy mixture will turn a magnificent brown color and you may get scared that you're burning your fudge. But, don't worry, this is normal and part of what makes this easy fudge recipe taste like authentic complicated chocolate fudge!
Using marshmallows and chocolate chips will always ensure a perfect fudge texture! By adding the chocolate chips after removing the candy mixture from the heat, you will prevent the chocolate from seperating and turning waxy!
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Trust me on this recipe! It really is the best easy fudge recipe out there! I have tried many different fudge recipes. Most of them turn out sometimes and flop sometimes. This easy fudge recipe is a no-fail, simple, tested and tried favorite!
Chocolate fudge with marshmallows makes one of the best Christmas gifts ever! Be prepared by making at least a double batch! Although, it's best to make 2 seperate batches, just to make it easier to handle if you want double the fudge.
When you add marshmallows to your fudge, you are guaranteeing a smooth and creamy fudge! Why? Because the egg whites and gelatin in marshmallows coat the sugar crystals as they form! Just another cool scientific cooking fact.
The history of Fudge making is another one of those murky food histories. There is no for-sure record of how fudge came to be. One theory is that fudge is a product of a mistake. In the 1800s, a candy maker from Baltimore messed up a batch of French caramels. One of the first written records of fudge was from 1892. A letter was written by Emelyn Battersby Hartridge, when she was a student at Vassar College. In her letter she described how a cousin of a classmate made and sold fudge for $0.40/lb. Fudge shops started to show up around America from the late 1800s and are still going strong today!
1.Line a 9"x13" pan with parchment paper and measure all ingredients out before starting.
2. In a medium large, heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the evaporated milk, butter, sugar, salt, and marshmallows on high. Stir constantly until boiling.
3. Turn down to medium heat and boil for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir vigorously until the fudge is no longer shiny.
5. Pour into the prepared pan and cool thoroughly.
6. Once the fudge is completely cooled and firm. Take it out of the pan and cut into 60-80 small squares.
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Easy 5 minute fudge recipe is called this because you boil the candy ingredients for 5 minutes! There is no messing around with soft ball, hard ball candy stages. This chocolate fudge recipe does not require a candy thermometer! Just set the timer when you begin boiling the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, salt and marshmallows.Â
Line a 9"x13" pan with parchment paper and measure all ingredients out before starting.
In a medium large, heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the evaporated milk, butter, sugar, salt, and marshmallows on high. Stir constantly until boiling.
Turn down to medium heat and boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir vigorously until the fudge is no longer shiny.
Pour into the prepared pan and cool thoroughly.
Once the fudge is completely cooled and firm. Take it out of the pan and cut into 60-80 small squares.
Servings 60
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
