This Christmas Fudge is easy, made with 3 ingredients and never fails! Creamy, smooth and festive, this homemade candy is a must for the holidays.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
When it comes to homemade holiday candy, I like easy recipes with simple ingredients. Better yet, if they can be easily dressed up with festive sprinkles, mini M&M's or chopped nuts. Fun to make, share and eat!
I also use my microwave, because it's quick and easy! Just like I do, to make my Easy Microwave Caramels. Perfect for when you need a last-minute gift for friends and family. Done and done!
Along with my Rolo Pretzel Bites and the Christmas M&M Cookies, this fudge is a perfect holiday treat to make and share!
Ingredients:
- chocolate chips
- sweetened condensed milk
- any extract: vanilla, almond, rum, etc.
How to make Christmas Fudge?
- Start by placing chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Add condensed milk.
- Microwave for 20 seconds and stir. Heat up in 20-second increments, until the mixture is melted.
- Stir until smooth. Add extract and stir in.
- Line an 8" or 9" square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the fudge mixture into pan.
- Add sprinkles, M&M's, etc.
- Let cool completely to set.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Can I make the fudge on the stove?
Absolutely! You can melt the mixture in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and pour into a pan.
How to store fudge?
I recommend storing this fudge in a container with a lid. If stored in the fridge, it will last longer.
Variations:
- candy: chop any candy bars you like and press into a still warm fudge mixture;
- coffee: add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee granules to melted fudge mixture;
- nuts: add ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, peanuts, etc.);
- rum: use rum extract in the fudge mixture.
Tips for the best homemade fudge!
- line baking pan with parchment paper; it will make it easier to lift it out of the pan;
- use good-quality chocolate chips;
- let it set completely and it will be easy to cut.
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If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!
Christmas Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract see note
Instructions
- Place chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add condensed milk.
- Microwave for 20 seconds and stir. Heat up in 20-second increments, until the mixture is melted.
- Stir until smooth. Add extract and stir in.
- Line an 8″ or 9″ square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the fudge mixture into pan.
- Add sprinkles, M&M’s, etc.
- Let cool completely to set.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any extract you like: vanilla, almond, cherry, rum, etc.
- To make on the stove: melt the mixture in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and pour into a pan.
- Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
Melinda says
Can I double this recipe and use a 9x13 pan?
Anna says
Hi Melinda! Yep, that will work.
Jen says
Yes, My Mom & I made this recipe & we loved it. It was delicious!!
Toni says
This fudge is so cute and festive! I love how easy it is to make too. The flavor is fantastic.
LAUREN KELLY says
We always make fudge for the holidays and I wanted to try a new recipe. I am so happy I found this! I am making it right now!
Ginny says
Delicious and right up my alley. Loved that there are only three ingredients and they taste so good.