Chocolate Covered Pretzel Fudge is creamy chocolate fudge filled with salty pretzels and gooey marshmallows.
If you’ve ever found yourself going back for just one more (and one more and just one more) chocolate covered pretzel from the bag in the cupboard, this fudge is going to rock your holiday gift baskets.
This fudge tastes as if my favorite chocolate covered pretzels have met their absolutely perfect match in a marshmallow filled fudge.
This pretzel fudge is so irresistible to me that I sent it off to the office with my husband almost as soon as I had it sliced.
I’m typically not a big fan of white chocolate, but this? I could snack on this salty-sweet treat all day long.
If you don’t happen to be a fan of white chocolate, this fudge works beautifully (and is equally tasty) when made with semi-sweet or dark chocolate.
As you can see from the photos, we happily enjoy this fudge with both kinds of chocolate.
PLEASE NOTE: This recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, not heavy cream, not half and half, nothing else will work. Trust me on this.
The sweetened condensed milk contains sugar which is vital to the taste, texture, and consistency of this recipe.
Even if you’ve had success subbing with something else in other recipes, I promise that you NEED to use sweetened condensed milk for this fudge recipe!
Yes, you can make this fudge on the stove. Keep the heat low and use a double boiler method. The microwave melting method makes this recipe ultra-quick and easy. However, if you don’t happen to be a fan of the microwave (or don’t have one), you can easily melt the chocolate, milk, and butter in a double boiler on the stovetop. It will just take a few minutes longer.
Yes, you can freeze fudge. Wrap it tightly in parchment (cut or uncut) and then slide it into a zip-close freezer bag. Press the air out of the bag and freeze flat.
Yes, nuts can be added to almost any fudge recipe. No other adjustments will need to be made.
No, you can not make this without regular sweetened condensed milk. Nothing else will work. The sweetened condensed milk contains sugar which is vital to the taste, texture, and consistency of this recipe.
For more quick and easy fudge recipes, try this classic Chocolate Pecan Fudge, Buckeye Fudge, or White Chocolate Caramel Fudge.
Some of the new ones on my list to try are Salted Caramel Mocha Fudge, Easy Gingerbread Fudge, and Hot Chocolate Fudge. I don’t think I could ever have too many great fudge recipes for the holidays.
Kitchen Tip: I use these bowls and this pan to make this recipe.
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Fudge
- Combine the chocolate chips, the milk, and the butter in a medium size glass bowl and heat in the microwave for 90 seconds. Stir to combine and heat another 15 seconds. Stir and heat an additional 15 seconds, only if needed. There will still be a few pieces of unmelted chocolate in the bowl.
- Stir until mostly smooth with just a few flecks of unmelted chocolate. Add the extract, pretzels, and marshmallows to the bowl. Stir to combine. Scoop into a parchment lined loaf pan. Spread with a spatula. Chill until ready to serve.
- Slice into 1-inch squares and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips
- 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk (½ of a 14-ounce can)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pretzel twists
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Combine the chocolate chips, the milk, and the butter in a medium size glass bowl and heat in the microwave for 90 seconds. Stir to combine and heat another 15 seconds. Stir and heat an additional 15 seconds, only if needed. There will still be a few pieces of unmelted chocolate in the bowl.
- Stir until mostly smooth with just a few flecks of unmelted chocolate. Add the extract, pretzels, and marshmallows to the bowl. Stir to combine. Scoop into a parchment lined loaf pan. Spread with a spatula. Chill until ready to serve.
- Slice into 1-inch squares and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
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{originally published 10/29/17 – recipe notes and photos updated 12/13/21}
Susan Baas says
.your recipes look so delicious, and I would love to receive them !!
Rosemary says
I’m not a fan of white chocolate but when I read that you could use semi-sweet or dark chocolate I was sold!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
Yikes this looks good, pinning and sharing!
Teresa says
I made this fudge the day you posted it, just in time for Halloween. It was so good, and really easy. I think next time I will break up the pretzels a bit before I add them, and I think I will add just a few more pretzels. But it was really good, thank you!
Terry says
These were easy to make and amazing flavor. I did fi nd them to be a bit sticky even with parchment paper, will probably use buttered foil next time. Also, some marshmallows melted, so well add a cooldown period. Still a winner.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy you’re enjoying the fudge, Terry!
chris says
great
Mary says
Love all the recipe that you post online
Linda Davis says
Is this a free site because I can’t pay for it
Mary says
There is no charge to use these recipes. Enjoy!
Robin says
Awesome recipe! Delicious, quick & easy & my whole family loves it! Thanks for sharing!
Mary Younkin says
I’m happy to hear that you’re enjoying the fudge, Robin!
Kim Fuller says
This fudge looks great but I’m confused about the chocolate. How do WHITE chocolate chips result in chocolate fudge? The fudge is chocolate in the photo but there’s no chocolate in the recipe.
Mary Younkin says
Yes, as noted in the post, either white or darker chocolates can be used. There are several photos of white chocolate fudge here too.
Pamela Kitchen says
I do not understand white chocolate chips in the ingredients list when the picture is the color of chocolate. Do we just chose either white chocolate or regular chocolate chips
Mary Younkin says
Yes, as noted in the post, either white or darker chocolates can be used. There are several photos of white chocolate fudge here too.
Robin D Leddy says
Hi, was wondering if you can leave the marshmallow out? Have you tried it that way? Have friends that don’t like them but I don’t want it to be blah either!
Mary Younkin says
You can probably leave the marshmallows out without any issues, Robin. The fudge will likely be a little bit firmer without them.
Barbara Deitman says
I looked at the chocolate covered pretzel fudge recipe and it does not designate how many pretzels and how to add them. Chopped or what?
Mary Younkin says
Hi Barbara, you’ll add about a cup’s worth of pretzels. (The amounts are all included on the printable recipe card.) The pretzels usually break up a bit when stirred into the fudge.
Bonnie says
Do you think it would work to add candy corn and pretzels to the white chocolate melt?
My mouth is watering just thinking of that combination!
Mary Younkin says
Hmmmm, I don’t know why not. I haven’t tried it myself though, Bonnie.