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World’s Easiest Microwave Fudge (Goat or Cow Milk)

World's Easiest Microwave Fudge (Goat or Cow Milk)World’s easiest fudge recipe is just that and is another easy Do It Yourself (DIY) gift idea. Although I use goat milk (learn what goat milk tastes like here: What Does Goat Milk Taste Like Anyway), whole cow milk can be used instead.

I swear this is the easiest fudge recipe I’ve ever made – it’s cooked in the microwave. And, it turns out perfect every time. I found the recipe because I was looking for goat milk recipes, and found it on a goat keeping forum.

We particularly like making this around Christmas time so that we always have a small homemade gift available. For all those extra folks you’d like to send some Christmas cheer.

Since we keep Nigerian Dwarf goats, everyone wants to know whether we make “goat milk fudge” anyway, so we make sure to have this delicious fudge around.

How To Make World’s Easiest Fudge

To make this fudge, you do need a microwave oven and a stick blender. But, it’s very simple to make and the ingredients are just powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, milk, vanilla, and nuts (if you want nuts in your fudge).

You simply combine the powdered sugar and cocoa in a microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and milk into a “well” you create in the dry ingredients, and microwave for two minutes. After microwaving, then add the vanilla and blend with the stick blender until smooth. If you want nuts, add them in, blend, pour into your greased pan, and refrigerate until firm (see below for the recipe).

This recipe can also be varied to make “dark chocolate” fudge by using ¼ cup regular cocoa and ¼ cup “special dark” cocoa instead of the ½ cup regular cocoa or to make a peanut butter version by substituting peanut butter for part of the butter.

World’s Easiest Fudge

The batch shown is made with the “special dark” cocoa – delicious!

Goat Milk Fudge

This fudge recipe is the easiest because it's made in the microwave and it turns out perfect every time!
4.86 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Refrigeration Time 30 mins
Total Time 42 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • Stick Blender
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup whole goat or cow milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Grease an 8" x 8" square pan to hold the fudge.
  • Combine the sugar and cocoa in a large microwavable bowl, and make a well in the center.
  • Place cut-up butter and milk in the well - do not stir!
  • Microwave on high for 2 minutes and add the vanilla.
  • Blend with a stick blender or mixer until smooth.
  • Stir in the nuts and pour into the greased pan.
  • Refrigerate until firm, cut into squares, and serve or package for gifting.

Notes

You can make "dark" chocolate fudge by using 1/4 cup regular cocoa and 1/4 cup "special dark" cocoa instead of the 1/2 cup regular cocoa.
Or, make a peanut butter version by substituting peanut butter for part of the butter.
Nutrition Facts
Goat Milk Fudge
Amount per Serving
Calories
303
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!


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Comments

  1. Michele says

    June 21, 2022 at 11:09 am

    About how long does this last with raw goat’s milk? It’s DELICIOUS, by the way!

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lesa says

      June 26, 2022 at 9:56 pm

      Hi Michele,
      I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! There’s no difference in how long it lasts with raw goat’s milk as opposed to any other type of milk.

      Reply
  2. Holly says

    July 7, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    Would love to try other flavors has anyone tried any others we make the chocolate and on right now habe layered the two also. Thank you

    Reply
  3. Gemma says

    March 7, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    Is there a way to make flavour variations like coffee or vanilla? I tried omitting the cocoa, replacing this with more sugar and adding brewed coffee. It tasted great but was way too runny! Is this possible to alter this recipe? The chocolate came out great!

    Reply
  4. Seanna says

    September 28, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    Is there a way to do this on the stove top? I don’t have a microwave

    Reply
    • Lesa says

      October 1, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      Hi Seanna, I have never tried making it except in the microwave because it is so easy. You could try it on the stove top and let us know if it works.

      Reply
    • A says

      June 18, 2021 at 8:37 am

      We don’t use a microwave either. Did you try this on the stove top? If so, how did it turn out?

      Reply
  5. Rose says

    May 19, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    Can I use granulated sugar instead of the powdered sugar?

    Reply
    • Lesa says

      May 19, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      Hi Rose,

      I haven’t tried using granulated sugar, but my guess is that it won’t work the same.

      Reply
  6. Margaret says

    January 25, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    Is powdered sugar – icing sugar or granulated sugar.

    Reply
    • Lesa says

      January 25, 2019 at 8:34 pm

      Hi Margaret, powdered sugar is not granulated sugar, so I would say icing sugar.

      Reply
  7. Patti Sogge says

    July 31, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    Would like to try the peanut butter fudge, but not sure the ratio of butter to peanut butter. Also wondering if I could use caramel chips in the recipe and how much do think I should use.
    Thanks, Patti

    Reply
  8. Melissa says

    May 1, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    4 stars
    My 12 year old daughter would like to make this and sell it at our local farmers market. Would you give her permission to do that?

    Reply
    • Lesa says

      May 1, 2018 at 11:45 pm

      Hi Melissa,
      Absolutely, I hope sales are great!

      Reply
      • Leah says

        December 24, 2020 at 7:47 pm

        5 stars
        I have made this so many times and it never disappoints.

        Reply
  9. Ed Swap says

    April 5, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    5 stars
    Fudge tasted great, however, was no very firm. What should I do differently. Followed recipe exactly.

    Reply
    • Lesa says

      April 6, 2018 at 11:46 pm

      Hi Ed,
      Did you refrigerate it after making it? This has always turned out pretty firm for us.

      Reply
      • Leeann says

        April 11, 2018 at 7:21 am

        I couldn’t get mine to set firm either. Would more butter do the trick?

        Reply
        • Lesa says

          April 11, 2018 at 12:37 pm

          Hi Leeann, Did you refrigerate it like it says in the instructions? Most folks who find that it isn’t firm have not refrigerated it.

          Reply
  10. K Bartges says

    April 1, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    I made this today,it’s very easy and delicious.I lined the pan with mini marsh
    mellows.
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Lesa says

      April 1, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      That’s great, I couldn’t believe how easy and good it was the first time I made it!

      Reply
  11. Debbie Nightingale says

    May 31, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Does this fudge need to be stored in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Lesa says

      May 31, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      I’ve never bothered to store it in the fridge 🙂

      Reply
  12. Brooke C says

    February 8, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    I am definitely going to try this recipe! My husband has been dieing for me to make some fudge 🙂

    Reply
    • Lesa says

      February 8, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      It’s so easy Brooke!

      Reply

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