Christmas Fudge

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.

Along with my Rolo Pretzel Bites and the Christmas M&M Cookies, this fudge is a perfect holiday treat to make and share!

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!

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 1/2 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;

More holiday candy recipes:

• Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites
• Reese’s Fudge
• Oreo Fudge
• Rocky Road Fudge
• White Chocolate Coconut Crunch Cups
• Best Muddy Buddies

For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Holiday category.

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Christmas Fudge Recipe

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

2 mins

chilling

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 7 mins

 

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.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fudge

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 511 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 3 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract see note

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Place chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add condensed milk.

2. Microwave for 20 seconds and stir. Heat up in 20-second increments, until the mixture is melted.
3. Stir until smooth. Add extract and stir in.
4. Line an 8″ or 9″ square baking pan with parchment paper.
5. Pour the fudge mixture into pan.
6. Add sprinkles, M&M’s, etc.
7. Let cool completely to set.
8. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Recipe 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.

Nutrition Facts

Christmas Fudge Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 511 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Cholesterol 28mg9%

Sodium 113mg5%

Potassium 197mg6%

Carbohydrates 75g25%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 71g79%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 293IU6%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 229mg23%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.