Hot Chocolate Fudge Recipe (Like a Bite of Hot Cocoa)
Hot Chocolate Fudge makes a cozy treat that tastes like hot cocoa with marshmallows! Make some for yourself or to give as holiday gifts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup hot chocolate mix 4 packages
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 cups marshmallows divided
- 1/2 cup Peppermint candy canes or crushed peppermints to garnish optional
Instructions
- Line an 8x8” pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and hot chocolate mix.
- Microwave 1 minute at a time until ingredients are melted and smooth, stirring between each interval, about 3 minutes.
- Add vanilla and stir until completely combined. Add 2 cups of marshmallows and stir in. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir.
- Pour fudge into the prepared pan and press remaining marshmallows into the top of the fudge.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Cut fudge into squares.
- Heat remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over fudge and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Let cool completely.
Notes
Double boiler method: Combine 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and hot chocolate mix. Stir continuously over medium heat until melted and smooth. Continue with recipe as written.
You can transfer the chocolate drizzle to a zippered bag and cut the tip off for an easier way to drizzle on the fudge.
You can use 1/2 cup of your favorite cocoa mix in this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 387cal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 101mg | Sugar: 46g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg