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Brown Butter Fudge

A rich and creamy fudge made with brown butter, brown sugar, and chocolate chips, delivering a delightful treat that's easy to make at home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use unsalted to control saltiness.
  • 2 cups brown sugar Provides a deep caramel flavor.
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Opt for high-quality for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stirring frequently.
  2. Cook until it turns a rich, golden brown, continuing to stir.
  3. Add the brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and salt, stirring until smooth.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring continuously to avoid crystallization.
  5. Remove from heat and mix in the chocolate chips until melted and creamy.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract and pour into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
  7. Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until firm.
  8. Once set, cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 15g

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in crushed nuts or a swirl of peanut butter. It can be served alongside vanilla ice cream or with a sprinkle of sea salt on top.

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