If you love rich, chocolatey desserts and cozy winter flavors, this Hot Chocolate Fudge is a must-make during the holiday season. It combines smooth melted chocolate with sweetened condensed milk and hot cocoa mix to create a creamy, decadent fudge that tastes just like a warm cup of hot chocolate — only better. Finished with mini marshmallows on top, this no-bake treat is festive, nostalgic, and incredibly easy to make.

Hot Chocolate Fudge is perfect for Christmas parties, cookie trays, gifting, or anytime you need a quick dessert that feels special. It comes together in minutes, sets beautifully, and slices cleanly into rich little squares. Because it requires no baking and only a few ingredients, it’s ideal for busy holiday schedules while still delivering big flavor and visual appeal.

This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through. Save the sifting for the baking!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Set Time: 2 hours

Yield: About 16 squares

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup dry hot chocolate mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

Prepare the pan:
Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
Melt the chocolate:
In a saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.
Add hot cocoa flavor:
Remove from heat and stir in hot chocolate mix and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Spread and top:
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly over the surface.
Set:
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully firm.
Slice and serve:
Lift fudge from the pan, cut into squares, and enjoy.

Simply Made Tip

For extra hot chocolate flavor, use a dark chocolate hot cocoa mix or sprinkle a few crushed peppermint candies on top before chilling for a festive twist.