This easy Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge (aka Hot Chocolate Fudge) captures the flavors of hot chocolate in one bite. It’s foolproof fudge made with condensed milk that doesn’t require a candy thermometer! Give it as a gift for the holidays or serve with your cookie trays.


Hot Chocolate Fudge in a white mug


Happy December! Is it true that we are only three weeks away from Christmas?!

I certainly am nowhere near done with my shopping. I’m lucky I even got the tree up this past weekend!

Christmas means gift giving and usually involves giving homemade treats to friends.

Usually I give gingerbread cookies or chocolate covered popcorn, but sometimes I give Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge.

Fudge is a word that scares people because it means breaking out the candy thermometer.

I remember when I first tried making my lemon fudge the old fashioned way. It didn’t end too well.

However, this chocolate fudge with marshmallows recipe uses sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips, which practically guarantees a foolproof fudge that’ll set up no problem.

Sometimes I’ll refer to this recipe as hot chocolate fudge because it shares the same flavors as my thick hot chocolate with marshmallows on top.

Make an 8×8 pan then gift them in treat bags with a mug or mason jars. Or serve it on your Christmas cookie tray for a sweet treat.


Chocolate Fudge With Marshmallows in a jar

What is fudge?

The fudge definition is a dense, rich candy often made with sugar, milk, and flavorings such as chocolate or peanut butter.

By nature it’s very sweet, almost too sweet for some people. That’s just how fudge is.

If you’re looking for something with less sugar, please don’t make fudge.

Ingredients For Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge

You’ll need the following ingredients to make your hot chocolate fudge:

  • Chocolate chips: Helps your fudge set up as it’ll firm up more than using regular baking chocolate.
  • Sweetened condensed milk: Gives a rich and creamy texture while also preventing crystallization of the sugar. This is NOT the same as evaporated milk.
  • Vanilla: Balances the chocolate so it’s not too sweet
  • Miniature marshmallows: Adds texture as well as complements the chocolate well

Feeling a little adventurous? Make my Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge which has chili powder added to it!


Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge in a white mug

How To Make Chocolate Fudge With Marshmallows

Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper then get ready to make your marshmallow chocolate fudge!

Have all of your ingredients ready to go because the chocolate will firm up quickly.

  1. Melt chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together until smooth.
  2. Add vanilla, and marshmallows. Do this quickly as your chocolate will thicken as it cools.
  3. Spread into pan then cool until hardened, at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.


Marshmallow Chocolate Fudge in a white coffee cup

Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge FAQ

Can I substitute evaporated milk for condensed milk?

No, evaporated milk is NOT the same as sweetened condensed milk. Your fudge will fail if you use it.

Can you make fudge ahead of time?

Fudge is ideal for Christmas because you can make it up to 1 week ahead of time so you’re not stuck making it the day you have guests over.

Can I add nuts?

Yes! Add chopped walnuts to make rocky road fudge.

More Fudge Recipes

Fudge can be made in all kinds of flavors! Check out these easy fudge recipes:

Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge in a white mug

Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge

Yield: 25 squares
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

This easy Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge (aka Hot Chocolate Fudge) captures the flavors of hot chocolate in one bite. It’s foolproof fudge made with condensed milk that doesn’t require a candy thermometer! Give it as a gift for the holidays or serve with your cookie trays.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (not baking chocolate)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Have all your ingredients measured and ready to go because the fudge will thicken quickly.
  2. In a large heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water), melt together chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. It will be thick but keep stirring until smooth.
  3. Remove the bowl from the water. Stir in the vanilla then fold in the marshmallows.
  4. Immediately spread into the 8x8 pan and cool until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight (you can refrigerate to speed up the process).

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

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First published December 1, 2015