Hot Cocoa Fudge

This Hot Cocoa Fudge is sweet, chocolatey and so absolutely irresistible, it’s impossible to eat just one piece. Complete with tiny marshmallows, this fudge has the same delicious flavor of everyone’s favorite winter beverage, hot cocoa!

Hot Cocoa Fudge Recipe

When you think of traditional Christmas candy recipes, rich and creamy fudge is surely the first thing that comes to mind. Whether you enjoy making it for gift giving, for serving at parties or just to have on hand for holiday snacking, homemade fudge is always a hit! This hot cocoa fudge is the ultimate recipe because it’s infused with the most delightful hot cocoa flavor.

While there is no shortage of delicious fudge recipes during the holiday season, like this easy White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge and this 3-Ingredient Christmas Fudge, you will fall in love this this super easy recipe. No boiling or candy thermometer is needed, yet the results are a smooth and creamy fudge that tastes just like the more complicated versions. 

💓 Why We Love This Recipe

• Combines all the yummy flavors of hot chocolate with your favorite fudge.
• It’s a no-fuss easy fudge recipe made with simple ingredients.
• This homemade fudge makes a great gift for friends, family or neighbors.

🛒 What’s Needed to this Make Hot Chocolate Fudge Recipe

• Dark Chocolate Chips
• Milk Chocolate Chips
• Butter (softened to room temperature)
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Hot Chocolate Mix
• Vanilla extract
• Dehydrated Marshmallows (for topping)

🥄 Recommended Tools

• 8-inch square Pan
• Double boiler (or medium saucepan)
• Measuring Spoons
• Sharp Kitchen Knife

👩‍🍳 How to Make Easy Hot Chocolate Fudge

Prepare a square 8 x 8 inch pan by lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper and butter it or spray with cooking spray

Step One: Combine Milk and Butter

Place sweetened condensed milk, and butter in the bowl of a double boiler (or a heat safe bowl over a medium size pan of water) and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until heated through and well mixed.

Step Two: Add Chocolate Chips

Add in both kinds of chocolate chips and continue heating until the chocolate chips are melted and well incorporated. Remove from the heat.

Step Three Mix in Cocoa and Vanilla

Add in vanilla and hot chocolate powder and stir until thoroughly mixed.

Step Four: Decorate and Chill

Pour the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared pan and immediately sprinkle with marshmallow bits in an even layer over the top.

Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Using a clean sharp knife, cut into 16 pieces before serving.

Hot Cocoa Fudge Variations and Add-ins

• Chocolate: Though this recipe uses milk chocolate and dark chocolate chips, you can switch things up and use white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips or even peanut butter chocolate chips.

• Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge: If you love marshmallows, you can add some mini marshmallows in with the fudge mixture.

• Toppings: You can add all sorts of festive toppings to this recipe. Add some crushed peppermint candies or holiday sprinkles instead of the dehydrated marshmallows. For best results with getting the toppings to stick, make sure you add them to the fudge while the mixture is still moist.

• Nuts: Chopped pecans or walnuts add a great contrast and a little bit of crunch to the creamy texture of the fudge.

Can I Use White Cocoa Mix?

White cocoa mix taste awesome in the recipe instead of the regular chocolate cocoa. Once you have it added, the white chocolate mixture will be a good bit lighter in color, but it will still have a great hot chocolate flavor.

How Do I Store Homemade Fudge?

Fridge: Though you can leave this fudge out for a few hours at room temperature, it will stay fresh for longer when you keep in the fridge. Make sure it’s wrapped well in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container.

Freezer: You can also freeze leftover fudge Store the fudge in the freezer, wrapped in plastic and then placed in an airtight container. It should stay fresh for up to 3 months.

What are Dehydrated Marshmallows?

If you’re not familiar with dehydrated marshmallows, sometimes called marshmallow bits, they are regular marshmallow that have been dried just like dried fruits. If you have a dehydrator at home, there are several easy recipes for them online that allows you to make them yourself.

When they are done, they will have a texture sort of like the marshmallows in Lucky Charms. If you don’t want to go to the extra effort, you can also buy them online.

More Fudge Recipes

• 3-Ingredient Christmas Fudge
• Andes Mint Fudge
• White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
• 15 Fudge Recipes
• Fireball Fudge (chocolate + cinnamon)
• Red Velvet Fudge
• Colorful Halloween Fudge
• Candy Corn Fudge
• Layered Candy Corn Fudge

🎄 More Christmas Sweet Treats

• Grinch Pretzel Bites
• Red Velvet Krispie Treats
• Red Velvet Fudge
• Eggnog Bread
• Hidden Kiss Cookies
• Christmas Tree Meringues
• Christmas Crack