Easy Chocolate Fudge – Two Ways!

December 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

You can’t make a plate full of Christmas cookies without including fudge! So today, I set out on a mission to find a simple yet delicious recipe for chocolate fudge. I’m not good with a candy thermometer, so I needed a recipe that didn’t call for one. Martha Stewart provided just that recipe for me this year.

Easy Fudge Two Ways by JavaCupake.com

I know… Martha Stewart hasn’t typically given me good recipes. Most I’ve tried turn out bland and I wonder what the heck their recipe testers were thinking. BUT… I figured I’d give this fudge a try. I mean really, how hard is it to mess up cream and chocolate?

Easy Fudge Two Ways by JavaCupake.com-2

I made this fudge two ways.  The first I mixed in Peanut Butter M&Ms and the second I mixed in Heath toffee pieces and pretzel chunks.  Both of these flavor combinations are sure to be a huge hit with my friends!  PB & chocolate and salty & sweet.  Can’t go wrong with those flavor combos!

Easy Fudge Two Ways by JavaCupake.com-3

Really, you could mix just about anything into this fudge… nuts, other chips (white, dark, butterscotch), any other candies, cookies, pretzels.  They sky is the limit!

Easy Fudge Two Ways by JavaCupake.com-4

What are you going to mix into your fudge?

Print
Easy Chocolate Fudge – Two Ways!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours

Yield: 36 pieces of fudge per batch

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups pretzel pieces (chop them first, then measure)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp Heath Bar toffee pieces
  • 2 cups Peanut Butter M&Ms
  • NOTE: If you're making both types of fudge, you'll need to have double the ingredients. This makes one batch.

Instructions

  1. Lightly spray 8x8 pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper so that it hangs over the edges of the pan.
  2. Combine butter, chocolate chips, condensed milk, vanilla extract and salt in a medium heat proof bowl. Set the bowl over a simmering water.
  3. Stir occasionally until chocolate just melts and mixture is combined and warm but not hot, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and fold in 2 cups of pretzels and 1/2 cup toffee pieces.
  4. Spread the fudge evenly into the prepared pan. Smooth out the top.
  5. Press 1/2 cup pretzels and 2 Tbsp toffee into the top of the fudge.
  6. Refrigerate several hours until firm. Cut into 36 squares.
  7. Repeat process using the M&Ms instead of the pretzels/toffee.
  8. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin
http://javacupcake.com/2012/12/easy-chocolate-fudge-two-ways/

Filed Under: chocolate, fudge, fudge, recipes

Grandma Dillow’s Peanut Butter Fudge

April 24, 2012 by 2 Comments

Facebook is a wonderful thing.  It allows me to stay in daily contact with friends both near and far.  It allows me to learn, share and create ideas with friends, family, and even perfect strangers.

A few days ago, my friend Erica (she’s an Army Wife too & our husbands worked together at JBLM in Tacoma, WA.) said she was making peanut butter fudge and my ears perked up like a dog who heard a fire truck and wanted to run after it!  Immediately, I asked for the recipe and Erica responded with 5 simple ingredients.  Seriously, could fudge be that easy?  This recipe comes from her Grandma Dillow… which means it’s sure to be a winner if it comes from Grandma!

So today, I tried it.  Erica’s recipe didn’t call for the use of a candy thermometer, but I had a brand new one I wanted to try out, so I used mine.  I can’t say I’ve ever really been a successful fudge maker, but after making this recipe… I think I am!

Grandma Dillow didn’t top her fudge with chocolate, but I LOVE chocolate and peanut butter so, I added a thin layer of chocolate to the top of the fudge.  YUM!

Thanks Grandma Dillow and thanks to Erica for sharing this yummy family recipe!

If you’re like me and are new to making fudge, read this helpful post: Tips for Making the Perfect Fudge!

Print
Grandma Dillow’s Peanut Butter Fudge

51

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 64 1-in squares

Grandma's perfect peanut butter fudge... with a twist!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 9oz (about 1 heaping cup) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips + 2 Tbsp for garnish (optional)
    • Tools Needed:
  • Medium/large heavy-sided sauce pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Candy Therometer
  • Small off-set metal spatula
  • 8x8 baking dish + 1 Tbsp butter for greasing

Instructions

  1. Butter the bottom and sides of an 8x8 baking dish. (I used glass, but a metal dish is okay too.)
  2. Measure out the peanut butter & vanilla, set aside.
  3. In a medium/large heavy-sided sauce pan, bring the butter, sugar and milk to a boil - stirring constantly using a wooden spoon.
  4. While constantly stirring, bring mixture to 240-244 F degrees. Remove from heat and immediately mix in the peanut butter and vanilla.
  5. Press fudge into prepared dish using a small off-set metal spatula.
  6. OPTIONAL: While still warm, sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top of the fudge. Using a small off-set spatula, once the chocolate begins to melt, spread it evenly. Allow to cool about 10 minutes then sprinkle evenly remaining 2 Tbsp mini chips as garnish without spreading.
  7. Allow to cool completely before cutting and serving. NOTE: If you need to cut it sooner, place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin
http://javacupcake.com/2012/04/grandma-dillows-peanut-butter-fudge/

 

Filed Under: chocolate, featured, fudge, peanut butter, recipes

Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Fudge

November 24, 2010 by 5 Comments

I love fudge.  I love peanut butter.  I love easy recipes.  This fudge literally only took 5 minutes to whip up.  You should make it.  Really.  Go to your kitchen and throw this together, now.  You won’t regret it. [Read more...]

Filed Under: chocolate, fudge, peanut butter, recipes