Copycat See's Fudge - My Recipe Treasures (2024)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What is the Difference Between Chocolate and Fudge?

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  • There is a difference in the texture.
  • Fudge is soft and almost spongy while chocolate is, usually harder and more shell-like.
  • Fudgeis created by mixing sugar, milk, butter, and other ingredients (such as cocoa inchocolate 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.

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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.

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My Favorite Crockpot Peanut Clusters

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Yield: 2 1/2 pounds

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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.

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Total Time15 minutes

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

  1. In a large sauce pan, bring to a boil, the sugar and the milk. Boil for 8 minutes.
  2. Then add the butter and stir for 2 more minutes. Total of 10 minutes, (no more).
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips and then the marshmallows.
  4. When they are combined, add the vanilla and the nuts, if desired.
  5. Pour into a buttered or 9" X 9" sprayed pan.
  6. This makes 2 1/2 pounds of delicious fudge.

Nutrition Information

Yield

40

Serving Size

1

Amount Per ServingCalories 122Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 4mgSodium 27mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 1gSugar 17gProtein 1g

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    Audrey N Wrighton February 17, 2018 at 9:12 am

    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!

    Reply

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      Amyon February 17, 2018 at 9:21 am

      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!

      Reply

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      Amyon February 19, 2018 at 12:06 am

      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!

      Reply

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    Tracion February 19, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    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.

    Reply

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      Amyon February 20, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      You are so very welcome! I hope that your dinner time turns out perfect!xoxo

      Reply

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    Irish Setter Momon February 20, 2018 at 11:45 am

    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.

    Reply

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      Amyon February 20, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      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!!!

      Reply

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    Carla Milleron February 21, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    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!

    Reply

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      Amyon February 22, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      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!!

      Reply

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      Amyon February 11, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      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.

      Reply

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What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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Does See's candy make fudge? ›

One of Warren Buffett's favorite treats! Our unbeatable fudge is made from Mary See's own original recipe, using only the finest ingredients of fresh butter, heavy cream, rich chocolate, premium walnuts and sugar.

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer.

How do you make fudge not grainy? ›

The key to successful, nongrainy fudge is in the cooling, not the cooking. The recipe calls for heating the ingredients to the soft-ball stage, or 234° F, then allowing it to cool undisturbed to approximately 110° F.

What not to do when making fudge? ›

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Candy Shop-Worthy Fudge and Caramels
  1. Using the Wrong Pan. All candy and confections start by melting sugar. ...
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What makes high quality fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

Why is See's candy so expensive now? ›

See's produces more than 26 million pounds of candy a year with many of its original creations still available today. The privately held company's success has not come without challenges. See's leadership says it has shouldered price increases as a result of inflation and supply chain backups.

Does Warren Buffett own See's candy? ›

Hello, Berkshire Hathaway! See's Candies became part of the Berkshire Hathaway family in January 1972, when Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger purchased the company. To this day, See's is one of Warren's favorite businesses!

What is so special about See's candy? ›

See's Candies has been making quality chocolate and candy Mary See's way for over 95 years. From the beginning, Mary took pride in her recipes and insisted on only the finest, freshest ingredients. Today, we're still just as committed to making candy the right way.

Why do you add vanilla to fudge? ›

Vanilla is often added to chocolate candies or other chocolate recipes because it complements and accents the flavor of chocolate.

Can you redo fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 4) If you think the reason it didn't set was because you didn't heat it to the right temperature, you could try putting it back into the pan and re-cooking.

How do you firm up homemade fudge? ›

If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream. Stir the fudge as it heats, but only until the sugar in the chocolate is completely melted again.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

Why is my old fashioned fudge not hardening? ›

If you didn't reach the correct temperature during the cooking process, it might not set properly. Use a candy thermometer to ensure that you reach the recommended temperature. Overcooking or Undercooking:Solution: Cooking the fudge for too long or too short a time can affect its texture.

Will powdered sugar thicken fudge? ›

How to thicken your fudge? If your fudge it noticeably thin, you may want to add more chocolate. If you are out of chocolate, you can also add 1/4-1/2 cup of powdered sugar. This, however, can make the fudge very sweet.

Should you stir fudge constantly? ›

It is important to stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to thicken and its surface starts to look dull or matte. Now is the time to stop beating and pour the fudge into a mould. Another tip: Do not scrape the sides of the pan or the spoon used for stirring.

Why is my fudge crumbling when I cut it? ›

The ingredients for fudge are combined and cooked to 234 degrees, cooled to 110 degrees without stirring, then beaten until creamy. Candy that isn't cooked long enough will end up too soft; overcooking makes fudge crumbly or hard.

What does soft ball mean when making fudge? ›

making of fudge

termed in kitchen parlance the soft ball stage, that point between 234 and 240 °F (112 and 115 °C) at which a small ball of the candy dropped in ice water neither disintegrates nor flattens when picked up with the fingers.

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