This is Nestlé’s classic, old-fashioned fudge recipe that’s been printed on the back of the Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Morsels bag for decades. It’s smooth, chocolatey, and foolproof — no candy thermometer needed!
🍫 Toll House Famous Fudge
Servings: About 2½ lbs (makes ~40 pieces)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
🧂 Ingredients
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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⅔ cup (5 fl oz) evaporated milk
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2 tbsp butter
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¼ tsp salt
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2 cups (12 oz pkg) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
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1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow crème (Fluff)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prepare Pan:
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil. Lightly butter or spray the foil for easy removal later. -
Cook Sugar Mixture:
In a medium, heavy saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt.
Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Boil for 4–5 minutes, continuing to stir — this step is crucial for fudge texture! -
Add Chocolate & Marshmallow Crème:
Remove from heat.
Immediately stir in chocolate morsels, marshmallow crème, and vanilla extract.
Stir vigorously until everything is completely melted and smooth. -
Add Nuts (Optional):
Fold in nuts if using. -
Pour & Chill:
Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate until firm — about 2 hours. -
Cut & Serve:
Lift fudge from pan using the foil edges.
Cut into 1-inch squares. Store covered in the refrigerator.
🍬 Tips for Perfect Fudge
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Boil time matters: Boil the mixture for a full 4–5 minutes to avoid soft fudge.
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Stir constantly: Prevents scorching and ensures smooth texture.
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Use real evaporated milk — not sweetened condensed milk!
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Room temperature serving: Let fudge sit 10 minutes after removing from fridge for best texture.
Would you like me to give you a peanut butter swirl or rocky road version of this Toll House fudge next?
