Carnation Famous Fudge Recipe

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Updated 12/07/18

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

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