This Chocolate Fudge Recipe is so easy! This particular Chocolate Fudge Recipe is chock full of pecans and has a lovely hint of Kentucky bourbon!
Fudge is such an easy last minute gift to give to those folks on your holiday list!
This past May, my older son took a job as Senior Software Engineer, at a firm in Northern Kentucky. The tri-state area, I have heard it referred to. The town he lives in is basically a suburb of Cincinatti, Ohio.
When he came home for Thanksgiving, he brought me back a lovely bottle of Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon. (I had been hinting, not so subtly, that I needed some real Kentucky Bourbon to cook with!) Well he came home with this special reserve, that I thought would be a crime to cook with, so I thought it would be awesome in this fudge, since it’s not cooked! Win. Win!
The origins of chocolate fudge recipes
So, did you know that fudge is most likely and American invention? The earliest record of fudge being sold in the US was in Baltimore, MD. It is thought that it was the “product of a “fudged” batch of caramels, hence the name fudge“! I know you have been wanting to know that for your entire life! 🙂 You’re welcome!
- Place chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir.
- Chop toasted pecans into small pieces.
- Microwave again, in 15 second intervals, until melted, stirrring in between.
- Add butter and sweetened condensed milk. Continue to microwave for 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until butter is totally melted.
- Here is the fudge, when the butter has totally melted.
- Add salt, vanilla and bourbon.
- Incorporate totally.
- Add pecans, stir.
- Pour fudge into prepared pan.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
Cut with sharp knife into small squares.
Refrigerate for up to a week, assuming it lasts that long, which it won’t! Can be frozen, to prolong freshness.
This recipe is so easy, since it is made entirely in the microwave! No double boiler required!
The inspiration for this easy recipe came from Homemade and Yummy. I added some lovely Southern Pecans, as well. Pecans are always a great addition to Southern Recipes. Also sprinkle the top with Pink Himalayan Salt or Sea salt for a different kick.
You will absolutely love this Chocolate Fudge Recipe! Give it try and let me know what you think!
If you are looking for other, easy, last minute gift ideas, these Spicy Nuts are delicious! Also, here is a list of over 100 delicious Edible Gifts!
These Chestnut Chocolate Truffles are easy, festive and oh, so delicious!
Or maybe this Hot Chocolate Mix? This only takes 5 minutes to make!
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Enjoy! And have fun cooking!
Xoxo,
Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans, rough chopped
- 10 oz dark chocolate chips
- 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 14 oz, can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Instructions
- Toast pecans at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, until golden.
- Cut parchment to fit in bottom and sides of 8″ x 8″ pan. If you fold parchment right in the middle, half will go one way, the other piece in the opposite direction.
- Place chips in microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then remove from microwave and stir. Continue with 15 second intervals until chocolate is fully melted.
- Add condensed milk and butter, Stir, and microwave again, at 15 second intervals, until butter is melted, stirring in between.
- Add bourbon and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Stir in pecans.
- Pour into prepared pan. Level off with spatula. Top with pink salt.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Cut with sharp knife into squares. If knife gets really sticky, you can rinse it under very hot water. Just make sure you dry it thoroughly.
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Gloria
SO glad you liked the fudge recipe. Love your version too. Homemade fudge is the best.
Binky
Thank you so much, Gloria! Everyone really loved it! Thanks for the inspiration!
Ramona
Wow, this recipe is absolutely incredible, all these ingredients are to just die for. I could live with just eating this for a month. Sublime!
Binky
Haha! Thank you so much, Ramona! I certainly appreciate that! Happy New Year!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
Well I would be extremely happy with the chocolate and pecans and then you added the Bourbon! I can’t imagine this lasting long at all!
Binky
Haha! You are right there, Amanda! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, happy 2019!
Geetha Priyanka
Fudge in itself is a dangerously addictive. This recipe has bourbon too now I am tempted to make them. Perfect time to enjoy this treat.
Binky
Thank you Geetha! I agree, fudge can be dangerous! Happy holidays!
Caroline
Ooh, yum, love the idea of bourbon in there as well as pecans -a little crunch and flavor! And interesting to know how fudge got it’s name too!
Binky
Thanks Caroline! See I knew someone would appreciate that little tidbit! Thanks so much Caroline! Merry Christmas!
Elaine Benoit
That looks so delicious! I love bourbon in baked goods – (even though I know this fudge isn’t baked) 😉 Looks like the perfect gift as well!
Binky
It is pretty awesome, Elaine! Thanks so much for your comment, my friend! And Merry Christmas to you and Christopher!
Sonia
This looks amazing! I have all the ingredients and planning to make the on Sunday! I am sure all my family and friends will live it
Binky
Oh, great, Sonia! Let me know how you like it! Merry Christmas!
Mayuri Patel
A wonderful quick sweet treat for gifting and also for parties. Adding any kind of booze to it makes it like a special treat for adults.
Binky
True enough! Booze is always good! Thanks so much, Mayuri! Merry Christmas!
Luci
Now this is holiday fudge. A kick of bourbon would put anyone in the holiday spirit.
Binky
That is a fact, Luci! Thanks so much! Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter
What a great recipe! It would make a great Christmas present too! Wishing you all the best for the festive season x
Binky
Yes, it does make a great recipe! Thank you Tania! Happy holidays!
Claudia Canu
Beth, I love all your recipes but when I saw this one I just started drooling! Sooo yummy!
Binky
Thanks so much Claudia, that’s very kind of you! Happy holidays!
Danielle
So I’m already a chocolate fudge fan, but I think the bourbon addition would get my husband on board too. Love this idea!
Binky
It is terribly hard to resist, with the bourbon! Thank you Danielle! And happy holidays!
Claudia Lamascolo
I love the ingredients sounds fantastic I absolutely love fudge and the addition of bourbon wow!
Binky
Thank you Claudia! It really is very good! Have a wonderful Christmas!