Alright, so the other day I was craving something sweet, and I stumbled upon this super easy fudge recipe. I mean, who doesn’t love fudge, right? Especially when it’s made with stuff you probably already have in your kitchen. I decided to give it a shot, and let me tell you, it was a game-changer. No more of that complicated candy thermometer stuff. This was straightforward and, honestly, kind of fun.
First things first, I grabbed a big bowl and dumped in a whole bag of chocolate chips. The good kind, you know? Then, I took a can of that ready-made frosting – yeah, the kind you use for cakes – and scooped that in with the chocolate chips. I gotta admit, mixing these two together felt a bit weird at first, but trust the process, folks.
Prepare a baking dish
- I lined an 8×11-inch dish with parchment paper.
- Tip: To keep the parchment paper in place, I sprayed the dish with cooking spray first. It really works!
Next up, I popped this bowl into the microwave. I started with a minute, gave it a good stir, and then kept going in 30-second bursts. You gotta keep an eye on it, though. You want the chocolate chips to be all melty and smooth, but not burnt. It took me about two and a half minutes in total, but microwaves are like snowflakes, no two are the same, so your time might vary.
Once it was all melted and looking like a chocolate dream, I grabbed my spatula and spread this mixture into a pan. I used one of those square baking pans, about 8×11 inches. I lined it with parchment paper first – this is key to getting it out later without making a mess. And here’s a little trick I learned: spray the pan with a bit of cooking oil before putting the parchment paper in. It helps the paper stick to the pan and not slide around when you’re spreading the fudge.
Now, the hard part – waiting. I stuck the pan in the fridge and let it chill for about two hours. You want it to be firm enough to cut into squares. Once it was ready, I lifted the whole thing out using the parchment paper, and it came out clean. So satisfying.
I cut the fudge into little squares, and that was it! Super simple, right? And the taste? Oh boy, it was rich, chocolaty, and just the right amount of sweet. The frosting made it extra creamy, which was a nice touch. I shared some with my neighbors, and they were all asking for the recipe. It’s definitely a crowd-pleaser, and it’s so easy to whip up for parties or just when you need a chocolate fix. I’m already thinking about making another batch, maybe adding some nuts or swapping out the chocolate chips for peanut butter ones. The possibilities are endless!
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