Hot Chocolate Fudge

This Hot Chocolate Fudge combines two of our favorite winter treats in one bite-sized piece!

As soon as the weather gets cold, I'm pouring the hot chocolate! It's one of my favorite winter treats, and I just can't get enough. This Hot Chocolate Fudge tastes just like hot chocolate, and just like the drink, it's packed with mini marshmallows! The fudge is smooth and chocolatey, and the addition of marshmallows gives it a chewy texture that makes it irresistible. This recipe is SO easy, and would absolutely be a wonderful holiday gift to share with friends and neighbors.

This hot chocolate fudge recipe couldn't be easier! Melt ingredients in the microwave, and then add either hot chocolate packets or use my homemade hot cocoa mix recipe. Make sure to stir everything well until all of the ingredients are combined and smooth.

For some extra chewiness, stir in some miniature marshmallows! These also add to that hot chocolate vibe we all love this time of year. The fudge mixture will be hot, but it shouldn't be so hot that it will melt the marshmallows.

Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper to make the removal of fudge easier. It will also keep your dish clean! Pour the fudge mixture into the pan, and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Since the mixture is still warm, immediately top the fudge with additional mini marshmallows. Gently press them into the fudge so that they will stick to the surface and stay in place after being cut into pieces.

Refrigerate the fudge for at least 4 hours, or even overnight. The longer you let it cool, the better.

Once cooled, use the edges of the parchment paper to lift and remove the fudge from the pan. Cut the fudge into squares, and serve! Fudge can be stored at room temperature for a few days, but will stay longer if refrigerated or frozen. 

Hot Chocolate Fudge

Servings: 20
Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cool Time: 4 hours

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup hot chocolate mix (two packets)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups mini marshmallows

Directions:

1. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. and set aside.
2. Melt chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals. Stir well after each interval until completely melted and smooth.
3. Add vanilla and hot chocolate mix to the mixture, and stir well until combined.
4. Fold half of the mini marshmallows into the fudge mixture.
5. Pour the fudge mixture into the baking dish, and use a spatula to evenly smooth it out.
6. Immediately top with remaining marshmallows, gently pressing them down into the fudge.
7. Chill fudge in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight.
8. Remove fudge from the baking dish and cut fudge into 20 squares before serving.

Storage: 

• Refrigerate fudge in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.
• Freeze: Fudge can be frozen in a large, zipped-top freezer bag or other airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw for a few hours at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator before serving. 

I'm looking forward to sharing Hot Chocolate Fudge at our Christmas parties, and hope you try them for yourself! It's such a delicious treat that everyone will love, and is SO easy to make. If you decide to give this recipe a try, I'd love to hear all about it! Please share your creations on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest!

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