This 4 Ingredient Fudge is very simple to make and it’s perfect for holiday gift giving or bringing a dish to pass.
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Why I love this recipe
This No Bake Christmas Fudge has only 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes on the stove top then just cool and chill until set.

Ingredients
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sweetened condensed milk
- butter
- red and green M&M’s
Substitutions
Swap out the red and green M&M’s for any color M&M’s, or your favorite mix in.
Equipment used for this recipe
How to make 4 Ingredient Fudge
Step 1 – Layer an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with an 8 x 12 inch piece of parchment paper.
Step 2- Spray non-stick spray on the part of the paper that stays inside the pan, not the extra flaps.

Step 3 – In a medium sauce pan, add the chocolate chips and the condensed milk, and butter.

Step 4- Turn the heat on to low heat and melt the chocolate. Use a spatula and stir very often to evenly melt the chocolate until it is smooth.

Step 5- Quickly pour it into the prepared pan and spread it out flat.

Step 6 – Place the M&M candies on top and press them down just a little. (You can also mix them into the fudge before pouring it into the pan.)

Step 7 – Set aside to cool down to room temperature.
Step 8 – Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to completely set.
Step 9 – Once the fudge has set, remove it from the pan and use a sharp knife to cut it into desired size.

Pro tips
For the best texture and flavor allow the fudge to cool completely and chill in the fridge until completely set.
Recipe FAQs
Chocolate of course! My personal favorite though, is this creamy Peanut Butter Fudge.

4 Ingredient Fudge
This 4 Ingredient Fudge is very simple to make with just 4 ingredients and it’s perfect for the holiday gift giving or bringing a dish to pass.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounce can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 20-40 red and green M&M's (or candy of choice)
Instructions
- Layer an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with an 8 x 12 inch piece of parchment paper.
- Spray non-stick spray on the part of the paper that stays inside the pan, not the extra flaps.
- In a medium sauce pan, add the chocolate chips and the condensed milk, and butter.
Turn the heat on to low heat and melt the chocolate. Use a spatula and stir very often to evenly melt the chocolate until it is smooth. - Quickly pour it into the prepared pan and spread it out flat.
- Place the M&M candies on top and press them down just a little. (You can also mix them into the fudge before pouring it into the pan.)
- Set aside to cool down to room temperature.
- Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to completely set.
- Once the fudge has set, remove it from the pan and use a sharp knife to cut it into desired size.
Notes
- For the best taste and texture allow the fudge to chill until completely set. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
20Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 184Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 42mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 25gProtein: 3g
Nutrition information is a guideline only, is calculated automatically by third party software, and absolute accuracy is not guaranteed.

I’m Zona. My husband and I are empty-nesters and parents of 1 adult son. I have a passion for recipes and I share all the tips, tricks, and resources I can find (or create) to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your life.