Quick & Spooky Easy Halloween Fudge Recipe for Sweet Treats
Sweet and spooky Halloween fudge brings festive cheer to your autumn gatherings.
Creamy chocolate swirls with delightful seasonal colors create a treat that sparks instant excitement.
Kids absolutely adore decorating these playful squares with candy corn and sprinkles.
Minimal ingredients mean anyone can craft this delectable dessert without stress.
Simple melting and mixing techniques guarantee success for novice bakers.
Marshmallow cream adds rich smoothness that makes each bite melt perfectly.
You’ll want to share these ghoulish goodies at every Halloween party!
Sweet and Spooky Halloween Fudge
Ingredients for Halloween Fudge
Chocolate Base:Binding Ingredients:Decorative Topping:How to Make Halloween Fudge
Step 1: Prepare Baking Dish
Line a square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing extra paper to hang over the edges for easy removal later.
Step 2: Melt Chocolate Base
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter.
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
Step 3: Create Creamy Mixture
Gently fold in:Stir until ingredients are completely blended and create a silky, glossy texture.
Step 4: Transfer and Decorate
Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the top generously with festive Halloween-themed sprinkles, creating a fun and colorful design.
Step 5: Chill and Set
Place the pan in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. The fudge should become firm and completely set, with sprinkles beautifully embedded in the surface.
Step 6: Cut and Serve
Remove the fudge from the refrigerator. Using the parchment paper edges, lift the entire block out of the pan.
Cut into bite-sized squares using a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy your spooky Halloween treat!
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FAQs
Halloween sprinkles are optional but add festive color and fun to the fudge. You can use any seasonal or Halloween-themed sprinkles to make the dessert more exciting.
Yes, you can use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips based on your preference. Each type will give a slightly different flavor to the fudge.
You only need a microwave-safe bowl, a spatula, and a baking pan lined with parchment paper. No complicated tools are required, making this recipe very beginner-friendly.
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Spooky Halloween Fudge Recipe
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 1x
Description
Spooky Halloween Fudge brings festive spirit to dessert tables with its haunting design. Chocolate and marshmallow swirls create creepy patterns you’ll enjoy making and devouring during holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Halloween-themed sprinkles
- 1/4 cup candy corn
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking pan, allowing excess paper to hang over the edges for easy removal.
- Combine chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each burst until completely smooth and glossy.
- Gently fold in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture becomes uniform and silky.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a flat surface.
- Quickly scatter Halloween-themed sprinkles across the top, pressing them lightly so they adhere to the soft fudge.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, or until the fudge becomes firm and completely set.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang, then slice into small, precise squares using a sharp knife.
- Arrange on a festive serving platter and enjoy the spooky sweet treat.
Notes
- Swap chocolate chips for seasonal varieties like orange, white, or dark chocolate to match Halloween vibes.
- Use silicone molds in spooky shapes like pumpkins, ghosts, or bats for extra festive presentation.
- Customize sprinkles with Halloween-themed colors like orange, black, and purple for more fun and visual appeal.
- Add crushed candy corn or small Halloween candy pieces into the fudge mixture for extra texture and seasonal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
John Conley
Founder & Culinary Storyteller
Expertise
Recipe Development, Culinary Writing, Home Cooking Techniques, Seasonal Ingredient Utilization
Education
Lane Community College, Eugene, OR
Certificate in Culinary Arts
Focused on foundational cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and menu planning.
Gotham Writers Workshop, New York, NY
Course in Food Writing
Explored the art of crafting engaging culinary narratives and recipe development.
John grew up where food meant connection: big bowls, warm kitchens, and meals that told a story. After earning his Certificate in Culinary Arts from Lane Community College and diving deep into food writing at Gotham Writers Workshop, he found his calling: turning everyday recipes into something worth savoring.
At The Liffey, John’s focus is all about crafting dishes that feel easy, honest, and full of heart.