Old Fashioned Nutty Fudge
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Make rich and ultra-moist chocolate walnut fudge using this traditional recipe for a taste of nostalgic comfort.
- Author: julianmaxwell
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 min
- Yield: 36 small squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup California walnuts, roughly chopped
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Stir constantly until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not let it boil.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the chopped California walnuts.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours until firm.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Cut into small squares.
Notes
- For the creamiest fudge, stir slowly and avoid overheating the mixture.
- Chop your walnuts just before adding them for the best flavor.
- This recipe makes excellent homemade candy for holiday gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg