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🍫 Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional mix-ins: chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, dried fruit
👨🍳 Directions
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1Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
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2In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
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3Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt. Add any optional mix-ins.
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4Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.
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5Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm. Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into squares. Enjoy!
🌿 Health Benefits
Fudge is an indulgent treat best enjoyed in small portions. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which are antioxidants linked to heart health. Enjoying a small square of homemade fudge is a satisfying way to treat yourself without overindulging.
📚 History
Fudge emerged in the United States in the late 19th century. One popular theory links its origin to Vassar College in the 1880s, where students allegedly “fudged” a batch of caramel — meaning they made a mistake — and accidentally created the creamy candy we know today. Fudge quickly became popular at college campuses and county fairs. Today it is a beloved confection found in candy shops and kitchens across America, especially during the holidays.
❓ Quiz
1. What type of candy is fudge?
2. Which college is linked to the origin of fudge?
3. What is the key ingredient that makes this fudge so easy?
4. What health benefit does dark chocolate provide?
5. When is fudge especially popular?
✅ 1. B – Creamy, soft candy
✅ 2. C – Vassar College
✅ 3. B – Sweetened condensed milk
✅ 4. C – Contains flavonoid antioxidants
✅ 5. C – During the holidays
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