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chocolate walnut fudge

Quick and Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge

5 from 1 vote
A rich, creamy, and foolproof chocolate walnut fudge made with just a few simple ingredients. Toasted walnuts add the perfect savory crunch to this classic treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips High quality for best melting
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces, do not use evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract preferred
  • 1 cup walnuts Roughly chopped and toasted

Equipment

  • 1 8-inch square pan For setting the fudge
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan For melting ingredients gently
  • 1 Silicone spatula For stirring and smoothing

Method
 

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
  2. Combine chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. Stir continuously until mostly smooth, then remove from heat immediately.
    melting chocolate fudge mixture
  4. Fold in the vanilla extract and toasted walnuts until evenly distributed.
    folding walnuts into melted chocolate fudge
  5. Pour into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and chill for at least 2 hours.
    smoothing top of fudge in pan

Nutrition

Serving: 45gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Toast your walnuts beforehand for the best flavor and texture.

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