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Hot Cocoa Fudge Recipe

December 5, 2018 By Vicky 8 Comments

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Fudge is such a sweet treat anytime of year, but we especially love making it around the holidays. This Hot Cocoa Fudge Recipe is inspired by my favorite cold weather drink. It is packed with rich chocolate flavor and the marshmallows just take it over the top! If you enjoy this, be sure to check out our Easy Hot Chocolate Truffles.

This Hot Cocoa Fudge Recipe is inspired by my favorite cold weather drink. It is packed with rich chocolate flavor and the marshmallows just take it over the top! #fudge #fudgerecipe

Hot Cocoa Fudge Recipe


Before you start to make this hot chocolate fudge, you’ll need to line a 9 by 9 inch pan with parchment paper.

Pour sweetened condensed milk into a small sauce pan, over low heat. Then whisk in the cocoa powder.

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Next, stir chocolate chips into the saucepan and continue to whisk until the ingredients are well combined. Then stir in the vanilla extract.

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Pour the fudge mixture into the parchment lined pan. Top the fudge mixture with the marshmallow bits. Make sure to press these into the chocolate or they will not stay on after the fudge has cooled.

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Cover the fudge with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for three hours or until it has become solid. When it is done setting, cut it into 12 equal sized pieces and serve.

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One of the things I love about this hot cocoa fudge recipe is that it can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Now, ours rarely lasts more than a few days, but if you have more self control than I do, it’s good to know that this fudge holds up.

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This hot cocoa fudge recipe makes a great holiday gift for neighbors. You can package it up in a cute holiday tin like this one, and spread a little kindness and cheer to friends.

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Hot Cocoa Fudge Recipe

Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total: 3 Hours 20 Minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword fudge
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
setting time 3 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup marshmallow bits the small ones for hot cocoa

Instructions

  1. Line a 9 by 9 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a small sauce pan, over low heat, pour in sweetened condensed milk. Whisk in the cocoa powder.
  3. Stir in the chocolate chips and continue to whisk until well combined. Whisk in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour into the fudge into the parchment lined pan. Top with mallow bits. Make sure to press these well into the chocolate or they will not stay after cooled.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for three hours or until solid. Cut into fudge size pieces.
  6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Hot Cocoa Fudge Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 76mg3%
Potassium 129mg4%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 48g53%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 190IU4%
Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
Calcium 146mg15%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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If you enjoy these Hot Cocoa Fudge Recipe, check out:

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    December 5, 2018 at 10:49 am

    5 stars
    I would never have thought to make this. Great recipe!

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  2. Sue Ringsdorf says

    December 6, 2018 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    This fudge would never last for two weeks in OUR house! Looks so good, and perfect timing cuz I’m baking this weekend!!

    Reply
  3. Patty @ Spoonabilities says

    December 6, 2018 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    This fudge looks amazing! What a treat! I will be trying this MOST DEFINITELY!

    Reply
  4. Andrea Metlika says

    December 6, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    Hot Cocoa + Brownie + mini marshmallows = awesome deliciousness! Everyone will love these.

    Reply
  5. Jessica Formicola says

    December 6, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a fun fudge flavor! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  6. Tara says

    December 6, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    5 stars
    I love fudge and I love hot cocoa so this is a perfect combo!

    Reply
  7. Tenaya says

    December 23, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    Can you microwave this instead of heating on the stove top?

    Reply
  8. Catherine says

    January 23, 2020 at 8:04 am

    This was SUCH a hit at Christmastime for me this year, I will be making it to take to a birthday party this weekend! Thank you!

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