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.
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.
The batches shown are made with the “special dark” cocoa – delicious!
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup whole goat or cow milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 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.
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.
Rose says
Can I use granulated sugar instead of the powdered sugar?
Lesa says
Hi Rose,
I haven’t tried using granulated sugar, but my guess is that it won’t work the same.
Margaret says
Is powdered sugar – icing sugar or granulated sugar.
Lesa says
Hi Margaret, powdered sugar is not granulated sugar, so I would say icing sugar.
Patti Sogge says
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
Melissa says
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?
Lesa says
Hi Melissa,
Absolutely, I hope sales are great!
Ed Swap says
Fudge tasted great, however, was no very firm. What should I do differently. Followed recipe exactly.
Lesa says
Hi Ed,
Did you refrigerate it after making it? This has always turned out pretty firm for us.
Leeann says
I couldn’t get mine to set firm either. Would more butter do the trick?
Lesa says
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.
K Bartges says
I made this today,it’s very easy and delicious.I lined the pan with mini marsh
mellows.
Thanks.
Lesa says
That’s great, I couldn’t believe how easy and good it was the first time I made it!
Debbie Nightingale says
Does this fudge need to be stored in the fridge?
Lesa says
I’ve never bothered to store it in the fridge 🙂
Brooke C says
I am definitely going to try this recipe! My husband has been dieing for me to make some fudge 🙂
Lesa says
It’s so easy Brooke!