This Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge takes minutes to make yet gives you a luscious creamy nut-filled fudge that is not only perfect for the holidays but for an anytime treat.
Do you love making and giving candies and cookies away for the holidays? I know we sure do. Here are a few of our favorite recipes that we love to give as gifts. Copycat Almond Roca (you need to pull this one away from me, so I will give it as a gift, so good). Also, try our Chocolate Caramel Cookie Cups, White Chocolate Ginger Shortbread, Cinnamon Meringue Cookies, Candy Cane Cookies, Millionaire Shortbread, or super pretty Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies, and finally, a whole roundup of 25 Best Christmas Candies.
Look how wonderfully rich and creamy this fudge looks. The bonus part is that you don’t have to stand at a stove and wait to come to temperature and have an aching arm from stirring. This recipe is done in a bowl and all in the microwave!! Very much like making our homemade microwave peanut brittle, so easy peasy and works every time!!
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Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – 12 oz – 3 pk
What is in Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge?
You need only a few ingredients for this chocolate fudge recipe but do make sure you use quality items. You will get applauded for making this fudge by your family and friends!
This fudge is very thick, rich, and creamy. I like to use semisweet chocolate chips, so it is not overly sweet, but you can use your favorite variety or types of chocolate chips, such as milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips. Just make sure to use good quality chocolate such as Ghirardelli so that the mixture is smooth.
Ingredients
3 cups good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
How To Make Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge
The directions are very easy for this recipe, and if you have all the ingredients mise en place or ready and waiting for you, it only takes a few minutes to pull together. The hardest part is waiting for it to set so you can then eat it. Okay, let’s dive into this easy recipe.
Line an 8×8 or a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper, set aside. You can line the pan with foil or wax paper, but I do prefer to use parchment instead.
Place the chocolate chips in a large bowl and pour the sweetened condensed milk over them. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds on high. Let stand for 1 minute and stir until smooth. If the chocolate chips did not melt completely, microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
Add the vanilla and sea salt, stir it in until combined.
Fold in ¾ cup of the walnuts until thoroughly mixed in.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread and smooth out the top. Press in the remaining walnuts on top.
Cover with foil or plastic wrap and place in the fridge for a few hours or overnight or until set. Take the fudge out of the dish by using the parchment paper to lift it up. Cut into squares and serve.
How to Store Chocolate Walnut Fudge
Fudge is best stored at room temperature in an airtight container but can also be refrigerated. We usually tuck all of our candy treats in the refrigerator; I like them cold also.
Refrigerating will preserve freshness the longest, as it will prevent it from drying out. But fudge is a bit different and really shines when it is at room temperature instead of being served cold.
So to have the best fudge then simply store it at room temperature in an airtight container or warm it to room temperature before serving.
For a more sweet and salty effect, sprinkle more salt right on top with the walnuts. Or, you can use salted walnuts to add that salty effect all the way through the fudge with each bite you take.
How to Give Chocolate Walnut Fudge as a Gift
We love to give fudge, cookies, and candies as treats for the holidays. I have done some pretty elaborate cookie box tins in the past with plain tins that I have embellished with print-outs, buttons, and other decorations. Have a look around at the many ideas until you find ones that you would like to make.
Craft stores, Amazon, or even your grocery stores sell little cardboard boxes, which I use to give homemade gifts in now. Line them with parchment or wax paper and fill them up methodically with your homemade goodies.
A clear cellophane bag also works well for gift giving if you are just giving a smaller amount. People appreciate a homemade gift way more than a gift card so put in a bit of effort for the holidays to put a smile on someone’s face.
Can You Freeze Chocolate Walnut Fudge?
Fudge does freeze well. Chocolate walnut fudge can be frozen when wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and tinfoil or sealed in an airtight container. It should last up to 3 months in the freezer. To defrost, just simply leave the container at room temperature and enjoy.
More Christmas Treats
Christmas will soon be upon us, and many of you will be looking for additional treats, candies, cookies, and more to enjoy over the holidays with family and friends, if it is for entertaining or gift-giving. Here are some great original recipes for you to enjoy.
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge – my all-time favorite as a child.
Cookie Cutter Christmas Fudge – great for teachers as a gift!
Tuxedo Fudge – two fudge flavors in one!
Homemade Poppycock Recipe – a treat that we love to enjoy year-round.
Layered Holiday Rice Krispie Squares – fun and easy no-bake treat.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies – an old-fashioned treat that everyone loves!
Hot Chocolate Bombs – a new invention that is fun to make and fun to give as a gift too!
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Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cups good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts divided
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 or a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
- Place the chocolate chips in a large bowl and pour the sweetened condensed milk over them. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds on high. Let stand for 1 minute and stir until smooth. If the chocolate chips did not melt completely, microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Add the vanilla and sea salt, stir it in until combined.
- Fold in ¾ cup of the walnuts until thoroughly mixed in.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top. Press in the remaining walnuts on top.
- Cover with foil or plastic wrap and place in the fridge for a few hours or overnight until set. Take the fudge out of the dish by using the parchment paper to lift it up. Cut into squares and serve.
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