Everyone has a favorite treat that they grew up with that they feel is the “very best ever,” and I’m no exception.  My grandpa makes the best fudge. Each Christmas he would make several batches – some with nuts, some without.  I always selected the variety without the nuts because I’m a purist when it comes to treats – I like my banana bread with no chocolate chips, and my fudge free from nuts.

This last Thanksgiving my family came into town for the holiday. My mom brought a container of fudge that my grandpa had instructed her to bring. That container was gone lickity split. I savored that smooth treat all Thanksgiving weekend and later called my grandpa for the recipe. The secret to his fudge are Hershey bars! They add a distinct flavor that makes this treat unforgettable.

Making Homemade Fudge

Let me tell you – taking verbal instructions from my grandpa about this recipe was so comical. He told me ingredients such as “a small can of carnation milk” and “2/3 cube of butter.” I’m not going to lie, it took me 4 tries to get this recipe right, but once I had the ingredients down pat the recipe came together like a dream.

You start by boiling evaporated milk, sugar, and butter in a large saucepan.  Next you pour the hot sugar mixture over hershey bars, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and marshmallow creme and mix using the paddle attachment of your KitchenAid stand mixer until all ingredients are well incorporated. Lastly you pour the smooth, warm chocolate mixture into a foil lined 9×13 and let it cool.

After the fudge has cooled completely, you remove it from the pan, slice it into bite sized pieces and serve. This recipe makes a wonderful neighbor gift, and addition to your holiday or New Years Eve party. Feel free to make this candy ahead of time and freeze it until needed.

This hershey bar fudge is definitely a favorite holiday treat of mine. As you are making your favorite treats this week leading up to Christmas, I hope you’ll add this recipe into the rotation.

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Hershey Bar Fudge

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

9 mins

Total Time

19 mins

 

The best ever homemade fudge. Simple ingredients and a foolproof method create a smooth delicious holiday fudge that everyone will love.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate fudge, hershey bar dessert

Servings: 15 servings

Calories: 564 kcal

Author: Kadee

Ingredients

• 4.5 cups sugar
• 1- 12 oz can of evaporated milk NOT sweet and condensed
• 1/3 cup butter
• 8- 1.55 oz Hershey candy bars about 12 ounces broken or cut into pieces
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1- 7 oz jar of marshmallow creme

Instructions

1. Prepare a 9x13 pan by lining it with foil, letting the ends hang out.
2. In a large pot combine sugar, evaporated milk, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches a rolling boil. Boil for 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, in your stand mixer combine Hershey bar pieces, chocolate chips, and marshmallow creme.
4. Pour hot mixture over chocolate and mix using the paddle attachment until well combined.
5. Pour into prepared pan and cook completely.
6. Remove from pan by using the foil as handles. Cut into bite sized pieces.

Recipe Notes

Prepared fudge can be frozen.

Nutrition Facts

Hershey Bar Fudge

Amount Per Serving

Calories 564 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Cholesterol 23mg 8%

Sodium 79mg 3%

Potassium 203mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 97g 32%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 89g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 3.9%

Vitamin C 0.6%

Calcium 11.4%

Iron 9.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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