Need an easy recipe to make to surprise your sweetie for Valentine’s Day or to make as a fun gift for friends?? Then this easy chocolate fudge recipe is for you! Just four ingredients and a microwave is all you need to make creamy, dreamy fudge. And today I am collaborating with Sara from On House and Home, to bring you a craft project to incorporate this fudge into.
I am so excited about today’s post because: 1. I love working with other bloggers and 2. I know y’all love an easy recipe! This fudge recipe comes together in just minutes and sets quickly too. Use Valentine’s Day colored M&M’s and a heart cookie cutter to make this fudge the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. If you don’t have a heart cookie cutter, then just cut the fudge into squares. It tastes the same no matter what shape the fudge is in 😉
Sara blogs over at On House and Home and shares awesome posts about DIY house projects, crafts, etc. So Sara and I decided to team up to bring you one of my recipes that could be used with one of her crafts! Sara made a wood block holder to put my fudge “pops” on. So it’s a bouquet of fudge! How awesome is that?! Make sure you go over to Sara’s blog to learn how to make the bouquet after you make this fudge.
This fudge and Sara’s craft, makes for a fun Valentine’s Day present to give to teachers, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Because who wouldn’t love a bouquet of fudge?!
I went to Target in search of Valentine’s Day M&M’s and they had so many options! I kept it classic with the original plain M&M’s, but you can use your favorite M&M’s in this chocolate fudge. Oh and this is gluten free too!
Valentine's Day M&M Fudge
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I used Rodelle Bakers Blend vanilla extract)
- 1-1/2 cups Valentine's Day M&M's
Instructions
Line a baking dish with foil and spray bottom and sides with baking spray. I used an 8 x 11.5-inch baking pan, but a 9 x 13-inch pan can be used too. You can use any size pan you want, depending on the thickness you want your fudge. Set prepared pan aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and entire can of sweetened condensed milk. Microwave the ingredients for approximately one minute, stopping every 10-seconds to stir the mixture. Only microwave the ingredients until the chocolate chips have melted.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in the vanilla extract. Add one cup of M&M's to the fudge and stir until incorporated.
Dump fudge out into prepared pan and smooth until fudge is level. Sprinkle the remaining half cup of M&M's over the top of the fudge and gently push the M&M's into the fudge. Let fudge set and cool. Cover and store fudge in the refrigerator.
Notes
Store fudge in the refrigerator, in an air tight container. Fudge stays fresh for 1-2 weeks.
During my flurry in the kitchen trying to get this fudge cut and packaged to give to friends and family, I TOTALLY forgot to cut the fudge using my heart cookie cutters! So I made this heart for you instead 😉
Happy Valentine’s Day! You definitely deserve chocolate and this fudge would make anyone happy! What’s your favorite Valentine’s Day candy? Leave me a comment below!
And because we need fudge options and colors, don’t forget about my Strawberry Fudge that’s just three ingredients! Say what?!?!
XOXO,
Kelly
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32 Comments
siftandsimmer
February 5, 2018 at 7:10 PMThese look incredibly decadent! So easy too, only 4 ingredients? Thanks for sharing Kelly!
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:00 AMThank you! I love such easy recipes 🙂 XOXO
Maria Doss
February 5, 2018 at 10:31 PM‘Tis fudge all day in here:) I love simple homemade candy (well, who doesn’t?) and fudges are the right way to go. Sweet, soft fudge with the crunchy M&Ms sounds so good.
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:12 AMThank you Maria!! I feel like Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to make a TON of fudge hahaha. I loved the creamy texture of the fudge with the crunch of M&M’s! Mmmmmmm 🙂 XOXO
Katherine | Love In My Oven
February 6, 2018 at 2:12 PMSuper cute block – of course I had to go check that out right away!! Yummy fudge, Kelly! Also – love your new website logo 🙂 XO
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:14 AMThank you Katherine!! This fudge is so yummy and the craft project is so fun, right?! And thank you for noticing the new logo! I am really liking the update too 🙂 XOXO
On House And Home
February 6, 2018 at 5:58 PMThis fudge was such a hit! No one could decide if they liked the chocolate or strawberry fudge better. Thanks again for the fabulous recipes! It was so fun to collaborate and hope we find an opportunity to do it again!
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:15 AMThank you! I am so happy you enjoyed the fudge recipes 🙂 I had so much fun collaborating with you too! We will definitely have to do this again!! XOXO
GiGi Eats Celebrities
February 7, 2018 at 1:55 PMIm thinking THIS FUDGE could be for ANYYYYYY time 😉
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:16 AMHeheheh yesssss…..just use whatever color M&M’s you want 😉 XOXO
Ashika | Gardening Foodie
February 7, 2018 at 2:32 PMKelly, this fudge sounds like a great valentine treat and so easy to make. I love that it is a no bake…definitely giving this one a try ….looks way too yummy.
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:17 AMThank you Ashika! You will have to let me know what ya think if you make this! So easy and so yummy! XOXO 🙂
heather (delicious not gorgeous)
February 7, 2018 at 7:14 PMi love valentines m&ms (: they’re so much better than conversation hearts (plus, i think conversation hearts would be a little interesting in fudge lol).
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:04 AMThanks Heather! Yeah I think M&M’s are always a great idea hehehe 🙂 XOXO
Amy
February 7, 2018 at 7:28 PMA bouquet of fudge sounds good to me! I love how you arranged the fudge into a heart to take a picture after you forgot to cut the fudge with your heart shaped cookie cutter. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:05 AMThank you Amy!! I had fun arranging the fudge into the heart shape after I was kicking myself for forgetting to cut the fudge into hearts hehehe. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too 🙂
puja
February 7, 2018 at 7:40 PMWow, they look absolutely fabulous. I need to try them as soon as possible.
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:06 AMThanks Puja!! Yes!! You definitely need to try 🙂 XOXOXOX
Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots
February 8, 2018 at 2:59 PMMmm… fudge is my favorite food! Drooling!!
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:07 AMHahahaha yes…..can we just have fudge for breakfast, lunch and dinner?! It’s my favorite too 🙂 XOXO
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes
February 9, 2018 at 5:20 AMJust four ingredients to that dreamy fudge! I love it!!
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:08 AMThanks Deepika! I love easy recipes 🙂
Lily I Bestreviewofproduct
February 9, 2018 at 6:11 AMLove this easy, chocolatey recipe! I like that it also doesn’t need cooking and is easy to prepare with simple ingredients. Perfect for all ages and any occasion!
Kelly
February 9, 2018 at 6:30 AMThank you Lily!! I love quick and easy (and yummy!!) recipes! XOXO 🙂
H.A.G.
February 10, 2018 at 5:56 AMOh my goodness- so easy and adorable! I have never made fudge but my family loves it- I will have to give this a try!
Kelly
February 11, 2018 at 8:16 AMThank you! If you have never made fudge before, then this is a great starter recipe for you! Pretty much no fail and no candy thermometer required 🙂
laura70ak
February 11, 2018 at 10:54 PMLOVE! I don’t have a microwave but I am thinking I need one for this!
Kelly
February 14, 2018 at 9:04 PMThank you Laura! You don’t need a microwave…double boiler method would work just fine too 🙂 XOXO
helenfern
February 12, 2018 at 7:18 AMBeautiful and festive fudge! I’d be honored if you shared it at our link party, What’s for Dinner!
http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-dinner-sunday-link-135/
Kelly
February 14, 2018 at 9:05 PMThank you Helen! And I appreciate the invite! I definitely linked up at the party! XOXO 🙂
helenfern
February 17, 2018 at 5:52 AMThanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Kelly
February 19, 2018 at 6:33 AMThanks for hosting such a fabulous party! XOXO