Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge: A Quick and Easy Chocolate Treat

This recipe for Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge lives up to its name, offering a fast and simple way to create a rich and chocolatey fudge. With just a few ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can have a delicious homemade fudge ready to cool in no time.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Combine and cook initial ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the white sugar, evaporated milk, unsalted butter, and salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking and ensure the sugar dissolves. The mixture will become smooth and slightly thickened.
2. Melt chocolate and add marshmallows: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately add the milk chocolate chips and stir continuously until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and chocolatey. Then, add the large marshmallows, pure vanilla extract, and chopped nuts to the chocolate mixture. Stir well until the marshmallows are mostly melted and incorporated, and the nuts are evenly distributed throughout the fudge.
3. Pour and cool: Pour the hot fudge mixture into an 8-inch square pan that has been lightly greased or lined with parchment paper. Spread the fudge evenly in the pan. Leave the fudge at room temperature to cool and set completely. This will take a few hours. To speed up the process, you can place the pan in the refrigerator.
4. Cut and serve: Once the fudge has fully cooled and set, cut it into squares of your desired size. Serve and enjoy this quick and delicious homemade fudge!