Description
Spooky halloween fudge delivers festive cheer with minimal effort. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this treat perfect for seasonal celebrations you’ll enjoy sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (720 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz / 397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Halloween-themed sprinkles or candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan by lining it completely with parchment paper, ensuring full coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Create a double boiler or use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to gently melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk over medium-low heat, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Maintain smooth, glossy consistency while melting, watching carefully to avoid burning the chocolate mixture.
- Once fully incorporated and silky, remove from heat and swiftly introduce vanilla extract, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Carefully transfer the molten chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, using a flexible spatula to spread evenly and create a uniform surface.
- While the fudge remains warm and malleable, immediately sprinkle Halloween-themed decorative elements like festive sprinkles or spooky candy eyes across the surface.
- Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and allow to set completely, approximately 2-3 hours, until the fudge achieves a firm, slice-able consistency.
- After chilling, lift the fudge from the pan using parchment paper edges and slice into neat, bite-sized squares using a sharp knife.
Notes
- Optimize parchment paper placement by allowing extra overhang on sides for easy fudge removal.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer, more intense flavor profile and smoother texture.
- Try different Halloween candy decorations like crushed candy corn or mini chocolate pumpkins for festive variations.
- Control fudge firmness by adjusting refrigeration time – shorter for softer texture, longer for harder consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 26 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg