3 Ingredient M&M Fudge Recipe (2024)

Sometimes you just need a chocolate treat and this easy fudge comes together in a matter of minutes! Using chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and of course M&M’s this dessert is perfect to make with your kids.

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Our mom has been making this 3 Ingredient M&M Fudge for as long as I can remember. It was at every holiday party, super bowl party, and often made during the summer because it doesn’t heat up your kitchen like baking usually does.

Do you ever have those days where all you need is just one piece of chocolate to make it through? Maybe two, maybe actually three pieces but that’s it and you’d be fine!

Related Recipe: Be sure and try our easy and delicious Orange Creamsicle Fudge Recipe. It’s the yummy taste of a creamsicle ice cream bar.

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Supplies Needed to Make 3 Ingredient Fudge

Before we get to the recipe, here are a few things we’d suggest having in your kitchen before making this fudge:

  • Saucepan – This makes the cooking process a breeze!
  • Parchment Paper – We prefer using parchment paper over foil because it does not stick to the fudge, but either will work. Just make sure to grease your foiled pan if you do decide to go that direction.
  • 8×8” Square Pan – Your fudge will be the perfect size in a square pan. You can also use a 9×9” for a little thinner of squares.
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How to Make 3 Ingredient M&M Fudge

  1. Line an 8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches hanging over the ends
  2. Cook sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in a saucepan over medium heat and stir frequently until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup M&M candies.
  4. Pour into prepared baking dish, using a spatula to smooth out the top.
  5. Sprinkle remaining M&M candies over the top, pressing slightly into the mixture.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and then cut into squares. We like to remove the parchment paper completely and cut from a cutting board, this makes it look a little cleaner than cutting in the pan.
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Optional Fudge Mix-Ins

One of my favorite things about this fudge is how versatile it is! You can stick with delicious M&M’s or switch it up to create so many different varieties of fudge. Here are a few other mix-ins we’ve tried in the past that were equally as delicious!

  • Reese’s Pieces
  • Junior Mints
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Mint Extract
  • Orange Extract
  • Almond Extract + Maraschino Cherries (yum!)
  • Shredded Coconut
  • Peanuts
  • Walnuts
  • Andes Mints
  • Marshmallows
  • Peanut Butter

You can also try adding different flavors of chocolate chips. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, peanut butter or even white chocolate chips would work great.

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More Fudge Recipes on Six Sisters’ Stuff

Want to try more of our fudge recipes? Here are a few of our go-to’s!

  • 4 Ingredient Rocky Road Fudge
  • Easy Butterscotch Fudge
  • Cookies-N-Cream Fudge
  • Oreo Cookie Fudge
  • Snickers Fudge
  • Two Ingredient Strawberry Fudge

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Serves: 64

3 Ingredient M&M Fudge Recipe

Using chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and of course M&M’s this dessert is perfect to make with your kids.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • cup M&M mini baking bites divided

Instructions

  • Line an 8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches hanging over the ends.

  • Cook sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in a sauce pan over medium heat and stir frequently until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.

  • Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup M and M candies.

  • Pour into prepared baking dish, using a spatula to smooth out the top.

  • Sprinkle remaining M and M candies over the top, pressing slightly into the mixture.

  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and then cut into squares.

Notes

Other Mix In Ideas:

  • Reese’s Pieces
  • Junior Mints
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Mint Extract
  • Orange Extract
  • Almond Extract + Maraschino Cherries (yum!)
  • Shredded Coconut
  • Peanuts
  • Walnuts
  • Andes Mints
  • Marshmallows
  • Peanut Butter

Nutrition

Calories: 52 kcal · Carbohydrates: 6 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 3 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 1 mg · Sodium: 4 mg · Potassium: 31 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 12 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 9 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • 8×8-inch baking pan

  • parchment paper

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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  1. Diana Ramirez says:

    Live your recipes

  2. Lynne Weaver says:

    U can also add the red white and blue M&Msvdor the 4th! With white choclate chips! Enjoy!??

  3. Miranda says:

    Can you use Fat Free Sweetened Condensed Milk?

  4. Cyd says:

    Fat Free Sweetened Condensed Milk will also work.

  5. Sabrina says:

    Do these need to be refrigerated?

  6. Momma Cyd says:

    Refrigerate for 2 hours and then cut into squares. That is mainly for them to set up. But you can keep them at room temp, or store in the fridge in an airtight container.

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3 Ingredient M&M Fudge Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

Why do you add vanilla to fudge? ›

Vanilla is often added to chocolate candies or other chocolate recipes because it complements and accents the flavor of chocolate.

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