Description

This Decadent Christmas Fudge Recipe offers a rich, creamy, and nutty treat perfect for sharing during the holiday season. Combining melted milk chocolate, marshmallows, and toasted walnuts with a smooth fudgy base, it is finished with a decorative drizzle of white baking chocolate. The candy is made on the stovetop and sets firm for easy slicing into bite-sized squares, making it a festive addition to any holiday dessert platter.

Ingredients

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Fudge Base

4-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Chocolate and Mix-ins

2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips
4-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping

4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted

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Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray to ensure the fudge can be easily removed once set.
Cook the Base Mixture: In a heavy Dutch oven, combine sugar, evaporated milk, and cubed butter. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Once boiling, continue to cook and stir for 5 minutes to achieve the proper consistency.
Combine Chocolate and Marshmallows: Remove the pot from the heat. Quickly stir in the milk chocolate chips, miniature marshmallows, and chopped unsweetened chocolate until everything melts smoothly.
Add Flavor and Nuts: Fold in the toasted chopped walnuts and vanilla extract gently to distribute evenly without deflating the mixture.
Set the Fudge: Immediately pour and spread the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface carefully.
Drizzle Topping: Drizzle the melted white baking chocolate over the top for decorative appeal and extra flavor.
Cool and Cut: Allow the fudge to cool completely at room temperature until firm. Use the foil to lift the fudge out of the pan, then remove the foil and cut into 96 small squares.
Storage: Store fudge pieces between layers of waxed paper inside airtight containers to maintain freshness.

Notes

Ensure constant stirring during boiling to prevent the mixture from burning or sticking to the pot.
Toasting walnuts enhances their flavor; toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
The fudge will firm up better if cooled at room temperature rather than refrigerated to avoid crystallization.
Use gloves or a gentle hand when folding in nuts and vanilla to keep the fudge light and airy.
Cutting into small squares (96 pieces) makes the fudge perfect for holiday parties and gifting.