12 Days of Cookies – Fudge

Thursday, December 11, 2008

12 Days of Cookies – Fudge

I know that fudge isn’t a cookie, but, it is a holiday treat, so I’m counting it towards my 12 Days of Cookies (plus I’m starting to panic about getting 12 cookies made by the end of the year).

I’ve never made fudge before and let me tell you, this was literally the easiest recipe ever. A well trained monkey could make this stuff. Heck, even a barely trained monkey could make this. I used the defrost setting on my microwave because I always do when melting chocolate in it. I also stirred it after each minute. I read the reviews on Allrecipes and decided to use some milk and some semi-sweet chips. Use the best chocolate you can find for this. I used Ghirardelli chips. The flavor turned out very good. Hubby doesn’t like nuts in his fudge, so I opted for just plain chocolate fudge.

Fudge – from Allrecipes.com – makes about 36 pieces
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips – I used 2 cups milk chocolate and 1 cup semisweet
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) – I omitted

Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter or margarine in large microwaveable bowl. Zap in microwave on medium until chips are melted, about 3-5 minute, stirring once or twice during cooking. Stir in nuts, if desired.

Pour into well-greased 8×8-inch glass baking dish. Refrigerate until set.

My 12 Days of Cookies:
Day 1: Lumberjacks
Day 2: Peppermint Sandies
Day 3: The great Sugar Cookie Debate

Candy and Fudge, Dessert

9 comments »

22 Responses to “Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes”

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Eva @ Eva Bakes — May 6, 2013 at 7:56 am
Jen – these look phenomenal! I am pretty sure I could eat the entire batch of your cupcakes in one sitting. Thank you so much for helping Krystal and Eric celebrate Cupcake’s arrival!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:21 pm
  
  These were definitely dangerous. People were fighting over the last one at the party I took them too.
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Megan — May 6, 2013 at 11:13 am
They look delicious! Love that little cupcake stand.
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:22 pm
  
  I got it at Home Goods. Isn’t it super cute?
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Erica @ In and Around Town — May 6, 2013 at 12:33 pm

Nutella frosting?! Yes please!
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Krystal R. — May 6, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Awww Jen, these are so gorgeous and a great way for you to get back in your baking habit!! Did you know that I had a big nutella phase during cupcake’s pregnancy…I need this frosting in my life!! Thank you for participating in my virtual baby shower. XXOO
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:23 pm
  
  You definitely need this frosting in your life. Even if you just make it to eat with a spoon. It’s SO good. Good luck with the upcoming arrival of your cupcake! (my sister is pregnant and refers to her little one as her nugget!)
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Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake — May 6, 2013 at 1:40 pm

These look wonderful and that nutella cloud frosting sounds phenomenal!!
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Jessica @ Sunny Side Up — May 6, 2013 at 2:09 pm
I used the nutella cloud frosting on my birthday cake last year and I was blown away at how perfectly the name matched the texture! I love how perfectly smooth and fluffy it is. And yours looks absolutely perfect on top of that cupcake!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:23 pm
  
  I know – isn’t it the perfect name for this frosting. It’s amazing.
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Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) — May 6, 2013 at 2:09 pm
I’d also fill these with Nutella, and use a chocolate stout cake… mmmm…
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:24 pm
  
  YUM! That’s a great idea.
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tracy {pale yellow} — May 6, 2013 at 3:43 pm

Gorgeous cupcakes! It’s hard not to want a nutella cloud frosting! I just made cupcakes for the first time in awhile too, I forget how relaxing and fun cupcakes can be!
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Jessica of My Baking Heart — May 6, 2013 at 3:47 pm

You had me at ‘Nutella’, Jen! Beautiful cuppies!
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Rachel @ Baked by Rachel — May 6, 2013 at 7:23 pm

So cute and absolutely perfect!
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Amy @ The Nifty Foodie — May 6, 2013 at 10:04 pm
Oh man…nutella frosting? These sound so good!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:25 pm
  
  It tastes much better than it sounds. Trust me. I’m debating going to get the leftovers out of the fridge to snack on some…
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Nutmeg Nanny — May 8, 2013 at 11:01 am
Oh goodness, these look dangerous 😉 loving the nutella frosting!
- beantownbaker — May 8th, 2013 @ 8:25 pm
  
  They’re definitely dangerous. I was glad I took them to a friend’s house.
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Becky — May 8, 2013 at 10:35 pm

Those cupcakes are perfect!!!
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Rachel — November 22, 2013 at 4:55 pm
Do i have to have a paddle and stand mixer? I only have a regular hand mixer at the moment.
- beantownbaker — November 24th, 2013 @ 6:02 pm
  
  A hand mixer probably would work just fine.