3 Ingredient Candy Bar Fudge
This fudge tastes like a candy bar in fudge form. It has all the flavors and textures of a candy bar but with the rich, smooth, creamy texture of fudge. It is just 3 ingredients and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (263 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, see note
- 3.5 fl oz (103 ml) caramel topping , see note
- 1/4 cup (32 g) roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Line an 8 inch x 4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Add chocolate chips and caramel topping to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Heat in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between with a spatula until chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and uniform in color. You can also melt the chocolate mixture on the stove using the double boiler method. Working quickly, stir in the peanuts until they are evenly distributed and then quickly transfer your fudge into the prepared loaf pan. You do want to work quickly because the fudge gets very thick as it cools which will make it difficult to stir in the nuts or transfer the mixture.
- Use your spatula to spread the fudge mixture and smooth the surface. If desired you can sprinkle the surface with additional chopped peanuts for garnish. Place the fudge into the freezer until set. This should only take about 30 minutes. Bring the fudge back to room temperature before cutting and serving with a large sharp knife. You can drizzle the fudge with some additional heated caramel topping right before serving if desired. Uneaten fudge can be stored in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Caramel topping note: Make sure you use caramel topping and not caramel sauce. Caramel topping is usually sold in jars as an ice cream topping and is labeled "caramel topping." Do not use the type of caramel sauce that comes in squeeze bottles because that will not be thick enough for this recipe.
- I used Smucker's Caramel topping. (Target | Walmart)* I've also made it with Smucker's salted caramel topping.
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- Chocolate chips note: Avoid using chocolate chips that don't contain dairy or don't have a dairy substitute added (such as Enjoy Life brand). Those types of chocolate chips will not work well for this fudge recipe.
- You can replace peanuts with other nuts or other mix-ins.
- The fudge needs to come to room temperature before eating.
Serving: 1piece, Calories: 92kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 28mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, NET CARBS: 12
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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