Grandma Susie’s 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Hot Fudge

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine Ingredients

Add chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter into the slow cooker.

Step 2: Cook Low & Slow

Cover and cook on LOW for 1.5–2 hours, until fully melted and smooth.

Stir in the vanilla extract at the end for aroma and extra flavor.

💡 Tip: If you’re home, give it a gentle stir halfway — but it’s truly “set it and forget it.”

Step 3: Serve or Store

Serve Warm: Drizzle over ice cream, brownies, cakes, or fruit.
Store: Pour into clean jars, let cool to room temperature, then seal. Keeps up to 2 weeks in the fridge or freeze up to 2 months.

Serving & Gifting Ideas

🍦 Classic Sundae: Vanilla ice cream + hot fudge + whipped cream + nuts
🍰 Dessert Upgrade: Brownies, pound cake, or banana bread
☕ Cozy Drink: 1–2 tbsp stirred into hot milk or coffee for an instant mocha
🎁 Thoughtful Gift: Pour into mason jars, tie with ribbon, attach a tag: “Grandma’s Liquid Gold”

Make-Ahead & Storage Tips

Fridge: Up to 2 weeks; gently reheat in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of milk.
Freeze: Leave headspace in jars; thaw overnight in the fridge.
Double Batch: Perfect for holidays or gift-giving.

General Information

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1.5–2 hours
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes – 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: ~3 cups
Difficulty: Very Easy

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet?
A: Yes! It will be sweeter and slightly lighter in flavor.

Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Use dairy-free chocolate chips and sweetened condensed coconut milk for a rich, creamy alternative.

Q: Do I need to stir constantly?
A: No — slow cooking melts everything perfectly. Stirring halfway is optional.

Q: Can I store this in small jars for gifts?
A: Absolutely! Just make sure jars are clean and leave space for expansion if freezing.

Conclusion

Grandma Susie’s 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Hot Fudge is proof that the simplest recipes can be the most memorable. Velvety, rich, and effortlessly decadent, it’s a dessert that turns ordinary days into moments worth savoring.

Whether it’s spooned over ice cream, drizzled on brownies, or given as a sweet gift, this hot fudge is a little jar of love, nostalgia, and pure chocolate joy.