🍫 My Mom’s Fudge – A Classic Family Recipe Full of Love – Page 2

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Prepare the pan:
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Melt butter and sugar:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Stir constantly until it starts to boil.
Boil and stir:
Once boiling, continue stirring for 4–5 minutes. The mixture should thicken slightly and become glossy.
Add the chocolate:
Remove from heat and immediately stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
Add marshmallow creme and vanilla:
Mix in the marshmallow creme, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until fully combined and creamy.
Pour and cool:
Pour the fudge into your prepared pan and spread evenly. Let it cool at room temperature for a few hours or refrigerate until firm.
Cut and serve:
Slice into squares and enjoy!

💝 A Little History

Fudge first became popular in the United States in the late 19th century — a happy kitchen “mistake” when someone tried to make caramel and “fudged” the recipe! Over the decades, every family put their own twist on it, and this one is ours — perfected by Mom, shared through generations, and loved by all who try it.

💡 Tips & Variations

Add nuts: Stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for a classic crunch.
Swirl it: Add a ribbon of peanut butter or caramel before cooling.
Gift idea: Wrap squares in parchment and tie with ribbon for homemade holiday treats.

💕 For the Lovers of Nostalgia

If you grew up with that smell of chocolate and butter wafting from the kitchen, this recipe will bring it all back. It’s more than dessert — it’s love in its sweetest form.

So the next time you make this fudge, think of your loved ones, make a little extra, and share the sweetness. ❤️