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    Traditional Christmas Fudge

    Published: Dec 26, 2016 · Modified: Apr 28, 2019 by Krista · Leave a Comment

    It wouldn’t be Christmas without chocolate fudge and this is my family’s recipe for Traditional Christmas Fudge. It’s really quick and easy to make and it turns out perfectly creamy and chocolatey every time.

    Traditional Christmas Fudge ~ Living on Cookies

    The ingredients. You can see the Kaffeemilch which in Austria is essentially evaporated milk. Also be sure to use the real American marshmallows for this recipe. I forgot to add the salt to the photo but it’s in there. 😉 You can stir in chopped nuts if you like, as you can see in the photos of the finished fudge.Traditional Christmas Fudge ~ Living on CookiesCombine butter, evaporated milk, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.Traditional Christmas Fudge ~ Living on CookiesBoil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.Traditional Christmas Fudge ~ Living on CookiesRemove from heat and stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips or chunks, vanilla and nuts (if using).Traditional Christmas Fudge ~ Living on CookiesStir vigorously until the marshmallows and chocolate are melted and the mixture is smooth.Traditional Christmas Fudge ~ Living on CookiesTraditional Christmas Fudge ~ Living on CookiesPour into a foil-lined pan and quickly spread before the mixture thickens.Traditional Christmas Fudge ~ Living on CookiesOnce the fudge is firm, cut into squares.Traditional Christmas Fudge ~ Living on Cookies

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    Traditional Christmas Fudge

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 48 pieces

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups (100 g) miniature marshmallows or 18 large marshmallows, cut into eighths
    • 1 ½ cups (270 g) semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
    • ½ cup (55 g) chopped nuts if desired
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
    • ⅔ cup (160 ml) evaporated milk Kaffeemilch or Maresi in Austria
    • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Line a 7 ½ x 11 inch (19x29 cm) or 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) pan with buttered aluminum foil. Cut large marshmallows into eighths (if using). Chop chocolate (if needed). Chop nuts (if using). Set prepared pan, heatproof spatula, marshmallows, chocolate chips, nuts and vanilla next to cooktop.
    • Combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof spoon. Continue to boil and stir for 4 minutes.
    • Remove pan from heat and stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips or chunks, nuts and vanilla. Stir vigorously until chocolate and marshmallows have melted and the mixture is smooth. Quickly pour into prepared pan with the help of the heatproof spatula and spread evenly before the mixture begins to harden.
    • Chill fudge until firm (30 minutes in the freezer or 2 hours in the refrigerator). Using the foil, lift fudge from the pan and cut into squares (¾ inch or 2 cm). Store tightly sealed at room temperature for up to two weeks.

    Traditional Christmas Fudge ~ Living on Cookies

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