Easy M&M Chocolate Fudge
Just as the name suggests, this recipe for Easy M&M Chocolate Fudge is very simple to make with just 4 ingredients. It is the perfect choice for holiday gift-giving.
If you know me or follow my posts, you will know that I am not much of a chocolate person. My husband and kids love chocolate though and I am sometimes that mean mother who does not make enough chocolate for them.
When I chose the theme for this month's BM, I specifically chose the Christmas Candy theme. This way I could be fair and make something with chocolate that they like. This EasyChocolate Fudge is my first recipe for the theme.
As true to its name, this recipe for Easy Chocolate Fudge cannot get any easier than this. It takes just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of active time to make this delicious and Easy M&M Chocolate Fudge.
This fudge is way better than any chocolate fudge that you buy from the stores and is easily adaptable to individual taste preferences.
I always have different sizes of chocolate chips in my pantry to bake my favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies. Yes, you heard it right! My favorite chocolate chip cookies... It is the only thing with chocolate that I love and can never say no to.
Apart from the chocolate chip, we need a can of condensed milk and a little bit of butter to make this incredibly easy chocolate fudge. I have used M&M candies to top my fudge, but we can easily replace it with any nuts of your choice. Or you could top it with more chocolate to make it double chocolaty (if that's even a word)!
This Easy Chocolate Fudge is one great idea for edible gifts for your kid's teachers or your friends or neighbors. I took a few to my little one's Basketball practice last night and everyone loved it.
When you are reading about this Easy M&M Chocolate Fudge, check out 3 Ingredients Crunchy Chocolate Fudge that I have made with Rice Krispies. Also, check out this vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free coconut oil fudge when making it for someone with dietary specifications.
Preparation time - 5 minutes
Cooking time - 10 minutes (resting time - 2 to 3 hours)
Difficulty level - Easy
Ingredients Needed
- Semi-sweet chocolate chip - 12 Oz (2 Cups)
- Sweetened condensed milk - 1 - 14 oz can
- Butter - 1 TBSP
- M&M candy - as much as you like
Step-by-step process
- Layer an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and butter the paper. I also left an overhang on either side for easier lifting of the fudge after it sets.
- In a heavy bottom pan, add the chocolate chips and the condensed milk along with butter.
- Place it on low heat and let the chocolate melt. Using a spatula keep stirring to evenly melt the chocolate.
- Make sure that you keep the heat low when melting the chocolate.
- Once the mixture is smooth, quickly pour it onto the prepared pan and spread it.
- Place the M&M candies on top pressing it lightly to set. If preferred, you could also quickly mix the M&M candies into the melted chocolate mixture before pouring it into the pan to set.
- Let the Chocolate Fudge cool down to room temperature.
- Cover it loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours to completely set.
- Once the Fudge has been set, remove it from the pan and cut it into desired size. Use a sharp knife to cut through the fudge.
Expert Tips
- Use good-quality chocolate to make the fudge. I like a mix of semi-sweet and milk but you can use any of your choice.
- Using chocolate chips is a great option to make this fudge as they melt evenly.
- Make sure to melt the chocolate in low flame to ensure we have a smooth mixture. The fudge tastes way better when it is smooth and melts in the mouth.
- Definitely leave a parchment sheet overhang as it makes it so much easier to remove the fudge when it hardens.
- Use any kind of candy or nuts or chocolate chip on top.
Frequently asked questions
Chocolate fudge can be stored in an air-tight container on the countertop for a couple of weeks. I like to store it in the refrigerator for up to a month. We can also freeze the homemade chocolate fudge for 3 to 4 months.
Remove the fudge a couple of hours before serving and let it thaw at room temperature.
I let the fudge set at room temperature for an hour or so and then set it further for a couple of hours in the refrigerator.
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Recipe
Easy M&M Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 12 ounce Semi sweet chocolate chip about 2 Cups
- 14 ounce Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 20 pieces M&M candy to place on top
Instructions
- Layer a 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and butter the paper. I also left an overhang on wither side for easier lifting of the fudge after it sets.
- In a heavy bottom pan, add the chocolate chips and the condensed milk along with butter.
- Place it on low heat and let the chocolate melt. Using a spatula keep stirring to evenly melt the chocolate.
- Make sure that you keep the heat in low when melting the chocolate.
- Once the mixture is smooth, quickly pour it on to the prepared pan and spread it.
- Place the M&M candies on top pressing it lightly to set. If preferred, you could also quickly mix the M&M candies into the melted chocolate mixture before pouring it on the pan to set.
- Let the Chocolate Fudge cool down to room temperature.
- Cover it loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for couple of hours to completely set.
- Once the Easy M&M Chocolate Fudge has set, remove it from the pan and cut it into desired size. Use a sharp knife to cut through the fudge.
Notes
- Use good quality chocolate to make the fudge. I like a mix of semi sweet and milk but you can use any of your choice.
- Using chocolate chips is a great option to make this fudge as they melt evenly.
- Make sure to melt the chocolate in low flame to ensure we have a smooth mixture. The fudge tastes way better when it is smooth and melts in the mouth.
- Definitely leave a parchment sheet overhang as it makes it so much easier to remove the fudge when it hardens.
- Use any kind of candy or nuts or chocolate chip on top.
I have made this recipe for 30 years, it is always a gathering favorite!
It indeed is. Happy Holidays!
loved this idea of making chocolate fudge. I, myself drooling like crazy for these chocolate pieces.
This is such an easy peasy recipe and I would love to dig into this...very nice Sandhya..
These look so tempting and I am sure everyone must have loved these!! Adding M&Ms made it so colorful and lively!!
I am not a chocolate person either but these look too inviting. So colourful
This is one of those easy to prepare yet delicious and tempting fudges.
Hey, same pinch 🙂 I made a similar one with white chocolate fudge... I am not a chocolate person either. But white chocolate with peppermint is something that I always love.
Wow! they look so pretty and inviting. I am sure my choco lovers will be happy to enjoy them.
That is such a colourful easy breezy fudge perfect for gifting. After making this with white chocolate recently, I am so in love with the recipe.
Omg, this is a real torture, my kids will go crazy if they see this fudge, adding M&M's is seriously a fabulous idea and fudge looks absolutely irresistible.
Lucky you Sandhya, you don't like chocolate. I love chocolate and given a choice, I always pick chocolate. I am planning on baking some cookies for my nephew and of the two recipes I narrowed down, the one with choco chips won 🙂 .
Beautiful and colorful chocolate fudge and colorful M&Ms adorn the fudge.