A creamy, rich chocolate fudge made with simple ingredients—perfect for holidays, gifts, or weeknight indulgence.

Scale

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, espresso powder or tahini

Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper, leaving extra on sides.

In a saucepan, combine chocolate chips, butter, and condensed milk. Stir over medium-low heat until smooth.

Remove mixture from heat and stir in cocoa powder, sea salt, and vanilla. Optionally fold in walnuts or flavor additions.

Pour fudge into pan and smooth the top. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.

Lift fudge out using parchment, slice with a hot knife, and serve.

Use quality chocolate chips for the best result.

Cool completely before cutting for clean squares.

Keywords: chocolate fudge, easy chocolate dessert, condensed milk fudge