Since there aren’t enough sweet treats for Halloween already, why not make this easy Halloween fudge? It’s one of my favorite Halloween dessert recipes — made with just a few simple ingredients, you can whip it up quickly.
With Halloween right around the corner, I wanted a fun, simple recipe the kids can help with. This colorful fudge is based on a classic microwave fudge method that uses sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips as the base. For a festive look, use white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate and colored candy melts.
How do you make easy Halloween fudge?
Gather and measure all ingredients before you start so you can work quickly. You’ll need:
- sweetened condensed milk
- white chocolate chips
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- blue candy melts
- orange food coloring
- sprinkles
- candy eyes
- Reese’s pieces
1. Line an 8×8 pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine about 1/3 of the can (100 mL) of condensed milk with the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 30–40 seconds, remove and stir until smooth. Press this dark chocolate layer into the bottom of the prepared pan and chill while you make the remaining colors.
Pro tip: work quickly—once condensed milk and chocolate are melted together they begin to set fast. Spread each melted mixture into the pan right away.
2. In two clean bowls, combine another 1/3 of the condensed milk with the white chocolate chips, and the final 1/3 with the blue candy melts. If you want an orange section, prepare a fourth bowl and have orange food coloring ready.
3. Microwave each mixture in turn for 30–40 seconds, stirring until smooth. Take half of the melted white chocolate and place it into the spare bowl, then add a drop or two of orange food coloring and stir immediately to combine.
4. Remove the pan from the fridge. Spoon the colored mixtures over the dark chocolate base in dollops. Use the back of a spoon to gently spread and swirl the colors to create a marbled, spooky effect.
5. Top the fudge with sprinkles, candy eyes and Reese’s pieces, pressing them lightly so they adhere. Chill the pan in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until fully set.
6. Lift the chilled fudge from the pan using the foil handles, transfer to a cutting board and cut into 36 squares. Store the pieces in an airtight container in the fridge.
Can you use other colors of chocolate for the fudge?
Absolutely. Colored candy melts are an easy way to create different looks. You can also keep it classic with just dark and white chocolate. Maintain roughly a 1/3 can (100 mL) condensed milk to 1 cup chocolate ratio for each color to keep the texture consistent.
Can you make this Halloween fudge vegan or dairy free?
Yes. Use sweetened condensed coconut milk and vegan chocolate or candy melts. Keep the same condensed milk to chocolate ratios for best results; the texture should be very similar.
Do you have to use the microwave for this fudge?
No — you can melt the chocolate and condensed milk together in a small pot over low heat. If you plan to use multiple colors, have separate small pots or work in quick succession, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
Other fudge recipes and easy treats
- maple walnut fudge
- gingerbread fudge
- Oreo truffles (3 ingredients)
- easy Halloween treats for kids
- Halloween cake pops
Halloween Fudge
5 from 1 review
- Author: Katherine | Love In My Oven
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 36 pieces
Description
Quick, colorful Halloween fudge made with sweetened condensed milk and chocolate. A fun, easy treat to make with kids or for a party.
Ingredients
- 1 can (300 mL) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup blue candy melts
- 1–2 drops orange food coloring
- 1/8 cup candy eyes
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/3 of the can of condensed milk (about 100 mL) with the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave 30–40 seconds and stir until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate into the bottom of the lined pan and chill while preparing the other colors. Work quickly so the mixture doesn’t set before spreading.
- In two clean bowls, combine the next 1/3 of condensed milk with the white chocolate chips and the final 1/3 with the blue candy melts. Prepare an extra bowl and orange dye if you want an orange layer.
- Microwave each mixture for 30–40 seconds, stirring until smooth. Transfer half of the melted white chocolate to the spare bowl and add 1–2 drops of orange food coloring, stirring immediately.
- Remove the pan from the fridge. Spoon colored mixtures over the dark base and use a spoon to spread and swirl. Top with sprinkles, candy eyes and Reese’s pieces, pressing lightly.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Lift the fudge out using the foil, cut into 36 pieces, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: fudge
- Method: microwave
- Cuisine: american