Creamy 5-Ingredient Caramel Fudge Recipe (Don't Wait for the Holidays) by 30Seconds Food

Who says you have to wait until the holidays to make or eat fudge? We think it's a sweet treat that you should enjoy whenever the craving hits you. And when the fudge is easy to make and has minimal ingredients, it makes it even better!

This creamy caramel fudge recipe has just five ingredients and cooks up in about 15 minutes. You need just simple pantry ingredients to make this caramel fudge: a can of sweetened condensed milk (not regular evaporated milk), dark brown sugar, butter, light corn syrup and white chocolate chips. The fudge is cooked on the stovetop, poured into a baking pan, cooled and then cut into squares. So quick and easy!

Keep a container of this caramel fudge out for a quick bite of sweetness, serve it for dessert, or surprise someone with a piece of fudge in their lunchbox. And yes, this candy recipe does make a great addition to your holiday table, so don't lose the recipe once you print it out!

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus time to chill 
Cook Time: 15 minutes 
Total Time: 25 minutes plus time to chill 
Servings: 30 

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

Helpful Products

• Sea Salt
• 8x8-inch Baking Pan
• Parchment Paper
• Saucepan
• Candy Thermometer

Recipe Notes

• Store the fudge in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

• To make cutting the fudge easier, warm a sharp knife under hot water, wipe it dry and cut the fudge.

• The serving size will depend on how big you cut the squares.

• If desired, sprinkle the warm fudge with sea salt.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper where it comes up over the sides. This will help remove the finished fudge from the pan later. Set aside. 
2. Put the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter and corn syrup into a saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then gently simmer for about 8 minutes, or until it reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat about cool for about 2 minutes. 
3. Add the white chocolate chips and stir until completely melted. Pour the fudge into the prepared pan. Let the fudge cool for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 145

Total Fat: 6.2g

Saturated Fat: 3.9g

Cholesterol: 14mg

Sodium: 46mg

Total Carbohydrate: 21.1g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Total Sugars: 20.1g

Protein: 1.9g

Vitamin D: 2mcg

Calcium: 73mg

Iron: 0mg

Potassium: 75mg

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