Carnation Famous Fudge Recipe

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Updated 08/14/18

Chocolate fudge
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Ratings (10)
  • Total: 15 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yield: 36 Servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
105 Calories
5g Fat
15g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 36 Servings
Amount per serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Protein 1g
Calcium 19mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This is a very simple fudge recipe using evaporated milk, , and chips that brings raves. It is a classic recipe that is often requested. Instructions are also given for butterscotch and mint flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (4 ounces) miniature marshmallows
  • 1-1/2 cups (9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps to Make It

Combine butter or margarine, evaporated milk, sugar, and salt in a medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Stir in , chips, , and . Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted. Pour into a foiled-lined 8-inch square baking pan. Chill until firm.

Milk chocolate fudge: Substitute 2 cups milk chocolate chips for semisweet chocolate chips.

Butterscotch fudge: Substitute 1-2/3 cups butterscotch-flavored chips for semisweet chips.

Mint chocolate fudge: Substitute 1-1/2 cups mint-chocolate chips for semisweet chips.

Yield: 3 dozen pieces

Per piece: 73 cal.; 1 g pro.; 12 g carb.; 3 g fat (2 sat.; 1 monounsat.; 0 polyunsat.); 2 mg chol.; 17 mg sod.; 0 g fiber; 36 percent calories from fat.

Recipe Source: Carnation Evaporated Milk
Reprinted with permission.