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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Five Minute Microwave Fudge

    Published: December 1, 2019 · Updated: December 4, 2020 · By: Krissy · 250 Comments
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    Five Minute Microwave Fudge is a quick and sinfully delicious homemade fudge recipe. This easy fudge will become a holiday favorite! #fudge #fudgerecipe #homemadefudge #microwavefudge #easyfudge

    Five Minute Microwave Fudge is a quick, sinfully delicious, easy homemade fudge recipe. It is sure to become a holiday favorite as well as a quick fix if you have a sweet tooth!

    stack of fudge with walnuts

    Why this recipe works:

    I've been making this holiday treat for Christmas every year. The recipe has been viewed over 1 million times! It's about as sweet as Granny's Monkey Bread, which also gets made every year during the holidays.

    This recipe is exactly how my grandma used to make it when I was a kid.

    Unlike many traditional fudge recipes that are cooked on a stove with a candy thermometer, this fudge is made using only the microwave and the recipe really couldn't be easier.

    This recipe truly only takes minutes to make!

    How to make it:

    1. First step is to whisk together the cocoa powder and confectioners sugar (photo 1) in a large microwave safe bowl. Try to eliminate any lumps.
    2. Next you'll add the butter and milk but you will not stir it (photo 2).  You will then microwave it on high for a few minutes until the butter has fully melted (photo 3). You will then need to quickly stir it until well combined.
    3. At this point the walnuts and vanilla extract can be stirred in (photo 4).
    4. The warm fudge is then poured onto a foil lined baking sheet (photo 5). Once it sets, you can transfer it to a cutting board to cut into individual pieces (photo 6).
    step by step process photos of how to make microwave fudge

    Recipe Tips:

    • All microwaves perform differently so be sure check on the mixture and stop cooking as soon as all the butter has melted.
    • For all fudge recipes that call for confectioners' sugar, sifting your sugars will help you avoid lumps. This step is additional but recommended if either your sugar or cocoa powder has lumps.
    • Whole milk is recommended, although lowfat or nonfat will work. Evaporated milk in a can will also work.
    pieces of easy microwave fudge on parchment paper

    Related recipes:

    If you love homemade fudge as much as I do, you'll want to make these favorite recipes!

    • Vanilla Fudge
    • Snickers Peanut Butter Fudge
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    • Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
    • Easy Brown Butter Pecan Fudge
    stack of fudge with one piece where a bite has been taken

    Recipe video below!

    Did you make this recipe? Please leave me a comment below to let me know what you think!

    Five Minute Microwave Fudge is a quick and sinfully delicious homemade fudge recipe. This easy fudge will become a holiday favorite!

    Five Minute Microwave Fudge

    Microwave Fudge is a fast, easy, and sinfully delicious way to make homemade fudge in just five minutes. This fudge recipe will become a family favorite!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Scale: 80 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 32 ounce bag powdered sugar (about 8 cups, unsifted)
    • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (unsifted)
    • 1 cup unsalted butter (cut into ½ inch cubes)
    • ½ cup milk (whole milk recommended)
    • 1 ½ cups raw walnuts
    • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet or casserole dish with foil.
    • In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder and stir until they seem reasonably well mixed. If the mixture seems like there are small clumps, you may sift it after its been measured.
    • Pour milk over sugar mixture but do no mix. Place cubes of butter on top. Microwave on high power 3-4 minutes until the butter has almost completely melted.
    • Immediately remove mixture from microwave and stir well until very well combined. You need to work fast because you want to spread the mixture while its still hot, but you want it to be fully mixed.
    • Once chocolate mixture is thoroughly mixed, stir in walnuts and vanilla.
    • Immediately pour warm fudge into prepared dish and spread to desired thickness. I only used about 60% of the surface of my baking sheet and made a 10x10 inch square with my fudge. It will only spread as far as you want, so make it as thick as you'd like the individual pieces to be.
    • Allow to fully set at room temperature. Our house is always freezing, so it didn't take much time. If you live in a warm house, it may take several hours or even a bit of refrigeration.
    • Lift foil out of dish and transfer fudge to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut squares.
    • Store in airtight container.

    Notes

    Makes 80 small pieces, serving size is once piece

    Recipe Tips:

    • All microwaves perform differently so be sure check on the mixture and stop cooking as soon as all the butter has melted.
    • For all fudge recipes that call for confectioners' sugar, sifting your sugars will help you avoid lumps. This step is additional but recommended if either your sugar or cocoa powder has lumps.
    • Whole milk is recommended, although lowfat or nonfat will work. Evaporated milk in a can will also work.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 29mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    I originally posted this fudge recipe in November 2014 and have since updated it to include better photos, recipe tips, and helpful information. Don't worry - I didn't change the recipe!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Gregory Gordon Sr

      September 16, 2021 at 1:14 pm

      THE BEST AND EASIEST FUDGE I HAVE EVER MADE! MADE IT LAST YEAR AT HOLIDAY TIME...WILL DO I AGAIN THIS YEAR! GREG, IN CHICAGO.

      Reply
    2. Valentina

      July 03, 2021 at 1:41 am

      I'd like to try this recipe but I'm scared of the amount of sugar. 7 cups?? Can I use less? Thanks

      Reply
      • Krissy

        July 21, 2021 at 7:05 am

        I know, it's an insane amount of sugar, but because the cocoa powder is so bitter, this amount is needed to offset the taste. It will be very sweet though.

        Reply
    3. Anonymous

      May 05, 2021 at 2:33 am

      Hey what should I change in this to make a vanilla version?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        May 12, 2021 at 6:11 am

        I have a wonderful vanilla fudge recipe, but it's not a quick microwave version like this one. https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/vanilla-fudge/

        Reply
    4. Bruce Hilton

      March 14, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      5 stars
      YES!! I have tried so many 'easy' recipes for Fudge and I have always managed to, at best, make Spoon Fudge! I halved the recipe just to minimize the anticipated loss...what a great way to make really good, rich, melt in your mouth Fudge. Many thanks for your help. I can see many more new recipes in the future!
      ~B. Hilton

      Reply
    5. Sylvia Brooks

      December 20, 2020 at 8:46 am

      Would like this to go to my Pinterest Recipes, is that possible?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        December 21, 2020 at 3:39 pm

        You bet! You should be able to pin any of the photos. I like to use the Pinterest chrome extension for easy pinning.

        Reply
        • Sam

          April 29, 2021 at 11:59 am

          Hi I dont have cocoa powder is there anything I can substitute it with?

          Reply
          • Krissy

            April 30, 2021 at 6:23 am

            I've only ever made this with cocoa powder

            Reply
    6. Deanna

      August 14, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      32 oz equals 4 standard measuring cups. How so you get to 7 or8 cups. Is that after sifting?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        August 18, 2020 at 7:24 am

        Yeah... powdered sugar isn't a straight oz to cup measurement.

        Reply
      • Ronel

        December 23, 2020 at 8:18 am

        Can I leave out the cocoa powder

        Reply
        • Krissy

          December 24, 2020 at 5:49 am

          It won't be chocolate fudge if you do.

          Reply
    7. Alesha angelo

      May 23, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goooooooosh YES!!!
      I have tried for SO LONG to find a fudge recipe that works for me And every single attempt o have made at fudge has failed miserably, BUT THIS ONE WORKS!!!!! thank you soo much I can now enjoy fudge anytime I want!!!!

      Reply
    8. Kathy Anderson

      March 02, 2020 at 7:20 pm

      Y husband wanted peppermint fudge so o tried splitting the vanilla extract with peppermint extract, even, half and half
      Well, way too much peppermint! I'll do better next time

      Reply
      • Krissy

        March 09, 2020 at 11:04 am

        Yeah, a few drops of peppermint goes a long way. Next time!

        Reply
        • Donna

          September 07, 2020 at 9:54 am

          Ok, it's the 7th of September and 86° outside! Can this fydge be affected by humidity like other fudge or can it be made in Summer weather?

          Reply
          • Krissy

            September 15, 2020 at 6:47 am

            Sorry for the late reply! This fudge is very frosting-like, so with warmer temperatures it may seem softer than what you might get in December when I normally make it, but it will still taste amazing!

            Reply
      • P. Simmons

        July 30, 2020 at 7:55 pm

        Do you use 2 teaspoons of vanilla or 2 tablespoons for this recipe?

        Reply
        • Krissy

          August 08, 2020 at 6:08 am

          Tablespoons, but I really like vanilla. You don't have to use that much if you don't want.

          Reply
    9. Cindy S.

      December 24, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy ! Made it exactly as wriiten but substituted with pet milk and pecans. pretty good! set up fast,
      next time I will add a ounce or two of bakkers unsweet choclate for more richness perhaps only 7 cups of powder sugar since I can taste it in there..I used hersey coco powder just not rich enough for me but overall love the simplicity of making this.

      Reply
    10. Cathy

      December 18, 2019 at 8:05 am

      Made a half batch last night it came out perfect!
      Thank you Krissy!

      Reply
    11. Dottie Craiglow

      April 13, 2019 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      I've probably made this 50 times with many variations ...pecans, chunks of peanut butter fudge, mint flavored M&Ms (with mint instead vanilla flavoring,crushed cookies, mini marshmallows ... the list goes on and on. My favorite go-to recipe for "goodies" in a hurry!

      Reply
    12. Hannah

      March 18, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe a few weeks ago and it turned out perfectly. Then I decided to try to make it vegan and that also worked out perfectly. I'm not vegan but I am dairy free because of dairy issues, that's why I decided to try it vegan. I still used all of the instructions and measurements though. It was wonderful both times.

      Reply
    13. Rita

      December 17, 2018 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Krissy,
      I made your fudge today and it turned out perfectly!!! I’m making more tomorrow to pass out to neighbors, friends and family in hopes of redeeming myself for burning my kitchen to the ground while making Pop-tarts!! I just know that as soon as your amazing fudge passes their lips that this black cloud of ridicule that has followed me for years will dissipate and people will once again allow me to assist in their kitchens on holidays and special events. Who am I kidding...no one’s going to believe I made this!
      Oh yah, we live in Colorado, 7200’ elevation, so for those who were wondering if that would have an effect, no, not on your recipe, I followed it to the letter.
      Thank you Krissy, you’ve made my holiday season bright!! Rita

      Reply
      • Krissy

        December 19, 2018 at 1:42 pm

        Great comment!!! Thank you so much! Happy holidays!

        Reply
    14. Debbie

      December 17, 2018 at 10:16 am

      I am wanting to add peanut butter but don't know how much to add. Can you help?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        December 17, 2018 at 12:21 pm

        Hi Debbie, I've never added peanut butter, but I would recommend reducing the butter and maybe replacing with peanut butter? I've only ever made this fudge and peanut butter fudge, not together (but they would be awesome swirled!) https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/easy-peanut-butter-fudge/

        Reply
    15. Sheila

      December 12, 2018 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      I made this fudge last night. Best fudge ever! It was easy and so quick. I probably should have sifted the powdered sugar because it was lumpy. I immediately used my mixer and then poured it into my prepared pan. Thank you so much for the recipe!

      Reply
    16. Jennifer houchens

      December 11, 2018 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      I just made this & it turned out AMAZING!!! I'm so happy.. I'd love to figure out how to use peanut butter instead of cocoa to make peanut butter fudge

      Reply
      • Krissy

        December 14, 2018 at 1:05 pm

        Hi Jennifer, Try this recipe for peanut butter fudge: https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/easy-peanut-butter-fudge/ You'll love it!

        Reply
    17. Tanya

      December 07, 2018 at 7:12 pm

      This recipe is amazing !!! It came out perfect. No clumps or lumps.. started to set immediately. Love it! It will become a staple at my house for sure. I also tried almonds..not crazy about walnuts lol..but still amazing nonetheless.

      Reply
    18. Gins

      October 31, 2018 at 7:34 am

      Hi!
      Can i use evaporated milk and dutch cocoa powder?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Krissy

        November 01, 2018 at 8:56 am

        Dutch cocoa powder - YES. Evaporated milk - I'm not entirely sure. I've never tried it. If you give it a go, will you let me know if it works?

        Reply
    19. Hank

      October 07, 2018 at 2:53 am

      5 stars
      Wow. This should be bookmarked. Thanks for your sharing this recipe. I will try this out soon.

      Reply
    20. Alexandra

      October 01, 2018 at 8:44 am

      Even though I'm on a diet; I'm partial to a piece of chocolate cake. It looks so yummy. I think it's worth trying.

      Reply
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