Creamy Hot Chocolate Fudge with Marshmallows
Creamy Hot Chocolate Fudge with Marshmallows is a rich, no-bake chocolate treat that brings cozy hot cocoa flavors into a bite-sized dessert. Topped with fluffy mini marshmallows, this easy fudge is perfect for holidays, dessert trays, or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 36 small squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 to 1½ cups mini marshmallows
- Optional toppings: crushed peppermint, white chocolate chips, sea salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt, if using.
- Pour fudge into prepared pan and smooth the surface.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows over the top and press them gently into the fudge.
- Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Lift the fudge from the pan, cut into squares, and serve or store.
Notes
- Use milk chocolate chips for a sweeter fudge or bittersweet for deeper chocolate flavor.
- For easy cutting, use a sharp knife warmed in hot water and wiped dry between slices.
- Add crushed peppermint or sea salt for extra holiday flair.
- Fudge can be made ahead and stored for gifting or entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
