Halloween Phantom Vanilla Fudge

Instructions:

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the white chocolate chips with condensed milk, stirring until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  5. While still soft, gently press mini marshmallows on top to resemble ghost shapes.
  6. Once the fudge has set slightly, decorate the marshmallow ghosts with candy eyeballs or mini chocolate chips, and draw mouths with black gel icing.
  7. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares and serve.

Variations

  • Spooky swirl: Drop in a few drops of black or orange food coloring and swirl with a toothpick before chilling.
  • Flavored ghosts: Use flavored marshmallows (like strawberry or toasted vanilla) for a fun twist.
  • Crunchy version: Stir in crushed cookies or Halloween sprinkles before pouring into the pan.
  • Bite-sized minis: Use silicone molds instead of a baking dish to make individual ghost-shaped fudge pieces.

Tips

  • Make sure to melt the chocolate slowly over low heat to avoid scorching.
  • Decorate the marshmallow ghosts while the fudge is still slightly soft so the toppings stick firmly.
  • Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to cut neat squares once chilled.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.