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Chocolate Frosting Fudge

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Chocolate frosting fudge is an easy homemade candy made in the microwave without a candy thermometer. With just a little stirring and a couple of ingredients, you can make a yummy homemade treat that’s smooth, chocolatey, and totally delicious!
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Can you believe that two-ingredient chocolate fudge exists? (I’ve eaten like three batches of it in the last month and I still have a hard time believing it’s real.)

It’s smooth and rich just like you want from a chocolate fudge but it’s so quick and simple to make that it borders on dangerous. . .you’ll love it!

Why you’ll love this chocolate frosting fudge:

  • This recipe requires just two ingredients!
  • All you need is a mixing bowl, a spatula, and a microwave—no candy thermometer or other special equipment required
  • It’s the quickest fudge you’ll ever make, too, requiring just about 5 minutes of active time
  • It’s so easy to make that even if you’ve never made candy before, you can make this fudge successfully

How to make frosting fudge

how to make chocolate frosting fudge

  • Melt chocolate chips in the microwave
  • Heat a tub of chocolate frosting until it’s pourable; pour it over the melted chocolate chips
  • Stir until smooth
  • Pour into an 8-inch baking dish and chill for a couple of hours

Then just slice and serve!

Recipe notes

  • I used semi-sweet chocolate chips for my fudge but milk chocolate or dark chocolate would be fine too; just use what you like
  • I used Betty Crocker milk chocolate frosting but you can use whatever brand you like as long as the tub is 16 ounces
  • Don’t use homemade frosting! Your fudge won’t set up properly
  • The recipe lists vanilla and salt as optional ingredients. They’re absolutely not necessary but I like to add salt to cut through the sweetness and vanilla just to give a little extra depth of flavor

How to store your fudge

Leftover fudge can be stored in an airtight container, layered with wax paper, in the fridge for up to 1 week.

It can also be stored in the freezer (again in an airtight container) for about two months.

Ideas for variations

  • Add a little peppermint extract
  • For mocha fudge, mix in a teaspoon of instant espresso powder
  • Mix in some chopped walnuts, pecans, or peanuts
  • M&Ms or chopped peanut butter cups would also be delicious mix-ins
  • Top your fudge with sprinkles
  • Sweetened, flaked coconut would be another fun topping
  • Instead of chocolate frosting, use a tub of strawberry or cherry frosting

A few more recipes you might enjoy
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
Nutella Fudge
Death by Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Dump Cake

pieces of chocolate frosting fudge stacked on a wooden board
Did you make this chocolate frosting fudge? Hooray! Let me know what you think with a comment and a rating below.  And post a pic on Instagram too!  Tag @theitsybitsykitchen so I can see!

4.75 from 4 votes
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Chocolate Frosting Fudge
Prep Time
5 mins
Chilling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
5 mins
 

Chocolate frosting fudge is a quick and easy homemade candy that requires just two ingredients and a few minutes of active time. The fudge turns out smooth, creamy, and delicious every time!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 49
Author: Kelsie
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 16-ounce tub chocolate frosting*
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
  1. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Place the chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until smooth.
  3. Remove the lid and foil top from the tub of frosting and heat until pourable, about 20 to 30 seconds.
  4. Pour the frosting over the melted chips, then add the vanilla and the salt (if using). Quickly stir to combine, then pour into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until set. Slice and serve.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes
  • Uneaten chocolate frosting fudge can be stored in an airtight container, layered with wax paper, in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • It can also be stored in the freezer (again in an airtight container) for about two months.
  • *I used Betty Crocker Rich and Creamy milk chocolate frosting.
  • If you prefer, you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips.
  • See the body of this post for ideas to vary your fudge.

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Comments

  1. Patti says

    December 26, 2024 at 10:53 am

    I used chocolate chips and vanilla frosting it was great

    Reply
  2. Theresa says

    December 26, 2023 at 12:03 pm

    This is the only way I make fudge now. I have also made it with peanut butter and cream cheese frosting. Both are great. My whole family loves it! I’m going to try peanut butter with chocolate frosting. So good!!

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      February 7, 2024 at 9:58 am

      Ooohh peanut butter and chocolate are such a good combo!

      Reply
  3. C. Moss says

    November 10, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    This fudge is easy to make and turns out perfect! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      November 17, 2023 at 5:39 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Karen Chastain says

    October 7, 2023 at 4:45 pm

    4 stars
    Very easy and tastes great. My only issue was getting it out of the pan. I greased it like it said, but it broke into pieces when trying to get it out.

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      October 18, 2023 at 4:38 pm

      I’m sorry that happened! If you make the fudge again, you could try making a parchment paper sling. That’s something that works for me when I can’t get fudge/cookie bars out of the pan easily. I’m glad you liked the fudge anyway!

      Reply
  5. Debi says

    August 23, 2022 at 4:18 pm

    5 stars
    I tried for many years to make fudge at Christmas abd they all said ‘easy’ and/or ‘no fail’ fudge…..I proved them wrong. This frosting recipe is so fantastic I add different stuff in with the fudge like cup cakes or twinkled. I hand it out to the low income seniors and they love it. Thanks fro me and all of them for this recipe that really is easy.

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      August 29, 2022 at 7:35 pm

      Hi Debi! I’m so glad you like the recipe and you’re so sweet to share the fudge!

      Reply
  6. Laura says

    April 26, 2021 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    Oh my, Kelsie – who knew? This is so tempting – now I know what I’m going to do with that can of frosting that I seem to always have in my pantry…. so many flavor combos to consider! Completely genius!

    Reply

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