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Never-Fail Christmas Fudge

Never-Fail Christmas Fudge
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Written By: Sarah Perreault Managing Editor
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30 pieces
Category
Candy
Course
Desserts
Occasions
Christmas
Preparation Method
Boil
Sources
Yankee Magazine's Lost and Vintage Recipes

Even if you’ve never made candy before in your life, give this easy fudge recipe a try. True to its name (thanks to the presence of marshmallows), it won’t seize, crumble, or make you tear your hair out. It’s a tasty, homemade treat that’s perfect for Christmastime! This is the perfect addition to cookie platters and dessert trays, and it will quickly become a beloved holiday tradition.

Sweet tooth not yet satisfied? See more of our favorite Christmas dessert recipes!

Ingredients
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
12 marshmallows (not minis)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Grease or line an 8x8-inch pan with nonstick aluminum foil. Set aside.
  2. In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, evaporated milk, marshmallows, butter, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbling.
  3. Boil and stir for 5 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips until completely melted. Add walnuts and vanilla.
  4. Spread into the prepared pan and cool in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours before cutting.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

About The Author

Sarah Perreault

Sarah Perreault

Managing Editor

Managing Editor Sarah Perreault joined The Old Farmer’s Almanac in 2003. She has tons of quirky and little-known facts crammed into that brain of hers, which may be thought useless elsewhere—but not h...

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