Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Set aside.
Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
In a medium saucepan combine:
sugar
cocoa powder
milk
butter
salt
Stir well to combine.
Step 3: Cook the Fudge
Place the saucepan over medium heat.
Stir constantly until the mixture starts to boil.
Let it boil gently for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Add Vanilla
Remove from heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5: Beat the Fudge
Beat the mixture with a spoon or mixer for 3–5 minutes until it thickens and becomes creamy.
Step 6: Pour into the Pan
Pour the fudge into the prepared pan.
Spread evenly with a spatula.
Step 7: Cool and Cut
Let the fudge cool at room temperature for 2 hours until firm.
Cut into small squares.
🍬 Serving Ideas
Chocolate fudge is perfect for:
Dessert platters
Holiday gift boxes
Coffee or tea treats
✅ Candy Tip:
For extra flavor, sprinkle sea salt or chopped nuts on top before the fudge sets.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
🍫 The famous 3-ingredient fudge recipe (super easy)
🥜 Peanut butter fudge that melts in your mouth
🍫 Condensed milk fudge used by bakeries.
