Copycat See’s Fudge is the best fudge ever. Hello friends, it is almost Valentine’s Day and for those of you out there that just aren’t sure what in the world to get your Valentine, you need look no further. You can put this fudge into a heart shaped pan, or you could cut a heart shape out of your 9″ x 9″ pan and eat the leftover fudge yourself. (There are always benefits in baking)!
Also if you needed to make a bigger batch, you can always double the recipe and put the fudge into a 9″ X 13″ pan. That way you could even make two smaller hearts and share with a special friend. I decided not to put the nuts in this copycat see’s fudge, as I have a friend that had cancer in her mouth and doesn’t have any teeth, so I know that this is something that she can eat if it doesn’t have any nuts in it, but you can add any kind that you want.
What Ingredients Do I Need For Copycat See’s Fudge?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this candy (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Sugar
- Evaporated milk
- Butter
- Chocolate chips (semi sweet or milk)
- Marshmallows
- Vanilla
- Nuts of your choice (optional)
How Do I Make Copycat See’s Fudge?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this candy (scroll down for the full recipe):
- In a large sauce pan, bring to a boil, the sugar and the milk. Boil for 8 minutes.
- Then add the butter and stir for 2 more minutes. Total of 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips and then the marshmallows.
- When they are combined, add the vanilla and the nuts, if desired.
- Pour into a buttered or 9″ X 9″ sprayed pan.
- This makes 2 1/2 pounds of delicious fudge.
And so I am being brave and having my kids over tonight for a Valentine’s dinner. I think that I told you the story about when my kids were young and I had them put their best clothes on and we set the china dishes on the table and I told them that we were having the most important guests ever to dinner.
Then when they were dressed in their best clothes, I sent them outside to find the guests, and then I locked the door. Pretty soon, they were ringing the door bell and so I went and answered it. I said to them “oh my goodness here are the important guests, you all look so amazing and I am so happy that you could all make it”. They turned around like I was talking to someone else.
They had no idea that I was talking to them. Well with long faces, they came into the house and we ate a nice dinner. How many times do we forget that our family and friends are so important to us. Do we take for granted that they are always there when we need them or that they are just a phone call or a text away? How about doing something just a little extra special today for those loved ones.
Do I Need A Candy Thermometer to Make See’s Copycat Fudge?
- No, you don’t need a candy thermometer for this recipe.
- That is one of the reasons that this recipe is so easy.
What is the Difference Between Chocolate and Fudge?
- There is a difference in the texture.
- Fudge is soft and almost spongy while chocolate is, usually harder and more shell-like.
- Fudge is created by mixing sugar, milk, butter, and other ingredients (such as cocoa in chocolate fudge) and heating them until they melt together.
What are some of the fun things that you guys like to do for the special people in your life? Let’s all share some ideas. Let’s look for the good qualities in each other and stop looking for the grumpy. I love a saying that I learned this week; “I am not perfect at this, but I am passionate” or “I am not perfect, but I am progressing”.
It is time to celebrate the things that we are doing right, and find something that those that you live with are doing right too. Have the best Valentine’s Day ever, share some of this Copycat See’s Fudge, and I guess I better get cooking!:)
I know that this looks like Valentines, but any time of the year is a great time of the year for fudge. I know that my cute neighbor made this and sold it for her boys when they were trying to earn money for scout camp.
She made cute little boxes out of card stock and then she wrapped the fudge in plastic wrap and put them in the cute little boxes. Then they also sold a rose with the copycat See’s fudge. Perfect gift for mom for any time of the year.
Tips and Tricks For Copycat See’s Fudge:
- One thing I always do is take a metal spoon and dip it into some water and rub it around the outside of the pan, this allows the sugar to melt and then when the fudge is all done, the sugar doesn’t crystallize and make the fudge go sugary.
- You can add any type of nuts if you want, pecans, almonds, pistachio, macadamia ,or even walnuts.
- One other thing that you could do would be to drizzle some white chocolate over the top.
More Decadent Candy Recipes:
My Favorite Crockpot Peanut Clusters
Easy Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Copycat See's Fudge
Copycat See's Fudge is the best creamy, smooth fudge. It is so incredible that you wouldn't believe that something so good didn't come from a store.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 ounces of evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 10 ounces of chocolate chips (semi sweet or milk)
- 12 large marshmallows or 1 1/4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup nuts of your choice (optional)
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, bring to a boil, the sugar and the milk. Boil for 8 minutes.
- Then add the butter and stir for 2 more minutes. Total of 10 minutes, (no more).
- Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips and then the marshmallows.
- When they are combined, add the vanilla and the nuts, if desired.
- Pour into a buttered or 9" X 9" sprayed pan.
- This makes 2 1/2 pounds of delicious fudge.
Nutrition Information
Yield
40Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 122Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 4mgSodium 27mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 1gSugar 17gProtein 1g
I hope that your dinner with your family went well. I love the idea of having your children get all dressed up because someone very special is coming to dinner and then have it be them. I also love these pork chops. I wish that I lived next door to you!
The dinner went very well. I think that my having my children dress up and then having them be the special guests did get the message across, but they didn’t love that they had dressed up! I do want all of my children to know that they are very special. Somehow we need to let all of our children know that they are special!
You know I’m pinning this fudge!! I looooooove See’s Candy and have one two blocks away (this is VERY dangerous lol). Loved your story about the dinner you made for your family!! Xoxo
Thank you for coming by and reading this post. I did love the dinner that I made for my family. The fudge is great. I hope that you enjoy it!
Thank you for giving me an important reminder. The people in our lives everyday are the most important people in our lives. I can’t wait to plan that special dinner for the important people in my life.
You are so very welcome! I hope that your dinner time turns out perfect!xoxo
I just made this fudge in 4 small loaf pans so I could share it. I added some Cherry flavored Craisins to half the pans. Absolutely Yummy. Thanks for sharing.
That is a great idea to add some Craisins! And of course the idea to put in smaller pans to share! Thanks for the great tips!!!
When my children were younger I would sometimes cook their favorite meals and set the table, light candles and we would eat by candlelight. They loved it! I never thought of having them dress up for their candlelight dinners. I wish I had. Looking forward to making this amazing fudge!
I love the candle light dinner, and you sound like an amazing mom. I think the dressing up in the good clothes is what made them mad! 🙂 I hope that you enjoy the fudge! Thank you for stopping by!!
Amy,
What a lovely thing to do – having your kids dress up for dinner. I love fudge and I have to make it. I pinned it.
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Hugs,
Bev
I loved the dinner where I had my kids dress up and be some very important people! This Fudge is fabulous. Thank you for the feature and for coming by.