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Hershey Fudge

Hershey fudge recipe delivers rich, creamy chocolate perfection in just minutes, requiring only a handful of pantry staples. This no-fail candy is perfect for holiday gifts or satisfying sudden chocolate cravings with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup Hershey's cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife for cutting fudge into pieces

Method
 

  1. Line your 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on two sides to easily lift the fudge out later.
  2. Whisk together the cocoa powder and powdered sugar in a medium saucepan using a wooden spoon or whisk to prevent lumps.
  3. Add the butter and sweetened condensed milk to the saucepan with the cocoa mixture; the butter will begin melting immediately.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is smooth and steaming but not boiling.
  5. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt to enhance flavor.
  6. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with your spatula quickly but gently to ensure an even surface.
  7. Let the fudge sit undisturbed at room temperature for at least 2 hours, preferably 3 hours, to fully set and firm up.
  8. Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 24 pieces with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges.

Notes

If fudge is too soft after 2 hours, refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up before cutting. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture and stir constantly while heating to prevent graininess.