Classic Fantasy Fudge Recipe

This Classic Fantasy Fudge Recipe is made with chocolate chips, marshmallow creme and a few other ingredients. It’s easy and perfect for the holidays!

Do you remember the original fantasy fudge recipe? It was made with marshmallow creme, chocolate chips and evaporated milk. It was sweet, smooth and creamy — the perfect easy holiday treat!

Growing up, our neighbor would whip up a batch or two of fantasy fudge every Christmas, and she would always bring some over to us. I found her handwritten recipe card the other day when I was going through some old family recipes, and I just had to make some for my family!

Here’s the deal. You can find a fantasy fudge recipe on the back of a marshmallow creme container. But, it’s not exactly the original fantasy fudge recipe — they’ve changed a couple of things.

The original fudge recipe called for chocolate chips instead of chocolate squares and margarine instead of butter. So, I used chocolate chips in this fudge, but I definitely kept the butter!

How do you make Fantasy Fudge?

Start by melting butter, sugar and evaporated milk in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. I used my Dutch oven for this, and it was perfect for the job.

Like most old fashioned fudge recipes, there’s a lot of stirring going on. You’ll want to stir the mixture while it comes to a rolling boil and keep stirring for a full 5 minutes after that as the mixture continues to bubble and boil. Double, double toil and trouble!

After 5 minutes, remove the pot from the heat, and stir in the chocolate chips, and keep stirring as they melt. Next, add the vanilla, chopped nuts and marshmallow cream, and keep stirring until everything is well combined and smooth.

Told you there was a lot of stirring! You can skip the gym today, friends!

Pour the fudge into a 13 x 9-inch pan. I use parchment paper to line the pan, but you can grease it or use wax paper. Add some colorful candy sprinkles to make this fudge extra festive, then pop it in the fridge to set.

The fudge needs at least an hour to firm up, but you can leave it in overnight if you want.

Classic Fantasy fudge is sweet and rich, so you’ll want to cut it into small squares. It makes a lot, so this fudge is perfect for parties, cookie swaps or gifting!

How do you store fantasy fudge?

After it’s cut, I keep it in a covered container or multiple containers for gifting!

Does fantasy fudge need to be refrigerated?

Nope — It doesn’t need to be refrigerated, but it might get extra soft if you’re house is too warm.

Looking for more easy fudge recipes?

• Easy Chocolate peppermint fudge
• White chocolate peppermint fudge
• Easy chocolate peanut butter fudge
• Fantasy eggnog fudge

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Classic fantasy fudge recipe

Classic Fantasy Fudge Recipe

This Classic Fantasy Fudge Recipe is made with chocolate chips, marshmallow creme and a few other ingredients. It's easy and perfect for the holidays!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: classic fantasy fudge, fudge

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

resting time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings: 30

Calories: 233kcal

Author: Dee

Ingredients

• 3 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 5 ounce can evaporated milk
• 12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
• 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
• candy sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

• Grease or line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper
• In a large dutch oven or heavy pot, combine the sugar, butter and milk, and bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly
• Boil for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly 
• Remove from heat, and stir in chocolate chips until melted
• Add marshmallow creme, chopped pecans, vanilla, and stir continuously until thoroughly combined and smooth
• Pour into prepared baking pan, and top with holiday sprinkles, if desired. Refrigerate until set - at least 1 hour or longer
• Cut into small squares, and store tightly covered

Notes

For best results, I recommend having all ingredients set out, measured and ready to go.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 3.2% | Vitamin C: 0.2% | Calcium: 2.3% | Iron: 4.6%

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