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microwave fudge recipe

This microwave fudge recipe is quick, easy, and requires no special equipment or candy thermometer. Ready in just 5 minutes with only three basic ingredients, it's a delicious treat anyone can make, from kids to adults.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Chocolate chips - Semi-sweet or your choice of chocolate.
  • 1 can 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk - Provides sweetness and sets the fudge.
  • 3 tablespoon Butter - Adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - For flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt - Optional for balance of flavors.
  • Optional - Sea salt flakes - For topping adds crunch.
  • Optional - Walnuts or pecans - Chopped for mix-ins.
  • Optional - Mini marshmallows - For Rocky Road variation.
  • Optional - Crushed Oreos - For cookies and cream variation.
  • Optional - Peanut butter -For peanut butter variation.

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave-safe bowl (For melting chocolate and mixing ingredients. )
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For stirring the mixture. )
  • 1 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan (For setting the fudge. )
  • 1 Parchment Paper (To line the pan for easy removal of fudge. )

Method
 

  1. Line the pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Microwave chocolate, condensed milk, and butter together.
  3. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is almost melted.
  4. Microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
  5. Pour the fudge mixture into the lined pan and spread evenly.
  6. Refrigerate the fudge for at least 1 hour to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes 

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