The Best Fudge Recipe You’ll Ever Make Comes From the Back of a Jar

If you scroll through Allrecipes, you’ll find several recipes for fudge. But sifting through them can take some time. Do you want one that’s super simple or one with an impressive presentation? New or classic?

Luckily, there’s a fudge recipe on Allrecipes that checks all the boxes. It’s nostalgic, it’s quick, it’s fairly foolproof, and it’s a crowd-pleaser. The recipe? None other than the aptly named Fantasy Fudge.

How to Make Fantasy Fudge

Fantasy Fudge features a short ingredient list and relies on pantry staples, making it a great candidate for holiday cooking. Plus, as recipe author CAVAMom points out, “This recipe makes a large batch (3 pounds!), so consider gifting some of these sweet fudgy morsels to friends and family during the holidays.” You can make it on the stovetop or in the microwave (you can find instructions for the microwave method on the recipe page).

To make this classic homemade fudge, combine sugar, margarine, and evaporated milk on the stovetop, then mix in chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, walnuts, and vanilla. Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan, let it cool, and cut into squares to serve.

Ways to Customize Fantasy Fudge

This foolproof fudge is endlessly customizable, whether it be with mix-ins, flavorings, or toppings. Here are just a few ways you can make it your own:

• Switch up the chips: Some Allrecipes members swap in peanut butter chips for chocolate chips to make peanut butter fudge or layer the two. Others swap in white chocolate or butterscotch chips: “Any flavored chips work for the fudge. Let your imagination go wild,” suggests a reviewer.
• Get creative with mix-ins: Skip the walnuts or opt for other nuts like pistachios, almonds, or pecans. Dried or candied fruit works well, too.
• Swap the extract: Instead of vanilla extract, you can try another flavoring. “Peppermint, coconut, and strawberry are our favorites,” writes reviewer Juanita Broussard. You can also add food coloring to a white chocolate version to turn the fudge a festive hue.
• Get creative with garnishes: Sprinkle on chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, toffee bits, Oreo cookie crumbs, freeze-dried berries, flaky salt, or seasonal sprinkles. The possibilities are endless!

“This is the only recipe that my family has ever used, and it’s the only one I use and will continue to use…This makes the creamiest, most delicious fudge that you will ever eat!” raves community member Christina.

With hundreds of glowing 5-star reviews like this one, it’s easy to see why Fantasy Fudge is a must-have for your holiday table. The recipe might not be on the back of the jar anymore, but don’t worry—it’s here on Allrecipes to stay!