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More than 25 Fudge Recipes – just in time for the holiday season! Perfect for homemade gift giving or a sweet addition to cookie trays!

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25+ FUDGE RECIPES IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, fudge is one of those delicious treats you definitely want to add to your list of holiday treats.

Fudge is always such a special treat in my books, and almost everyone seems to enjoy it, which means that it would be a great addition to your sweet snacks or dessert table spread, or you could even gift a batch to friends and family!

This list of over 25 fudge recipes has been gathered from some seriously talented bloggers worldwide to help me give you various fudgy delights that you can make for special occasions or enjoy any time of the year!

Try one of these delicious recipes below – you won’t regret it, and the family will thank you for your efforts!

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If you are looking for more recipe ideas, be sure to check out these recipes on the blog:

  • White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge– a decadent and easy fudge recipe perfect for the Winter season.
  • Peanut Butter Pretzel Fudge– rich with peanut butter and chunks of pretzels. Make your Holiday a little sweeter.
  • Coconut and Almond Fudge– quick, easy, and delicious. It’s perfect for gift-giving, or anytime!
  • Peanut Butter Fudge– an easy stovetop recipe for unbelievably creamy Peanut Butter Fudge.
  • Key Lime Pie– creamy and full of lime flavor! Make it with or without the graham cracker crust.

Holiday Fudge Recipes

Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, fudge is one of those delicious treats you definitely want to add to your list of holiday treats.

Fudge is always such a special treat in my books and almost everyone seems to enjoy it which means that it would be a great addition to your sweet snacks or dessert table spread or you could even gift a batch to friends and family!

This list of over 25 fudge recipes have been gathered from some seriously talented bloggers around the globe to help me give you a variety of fudgy delights that you can make for special occasions or simply enjoy any time of the year!

Try one of these delicious fudge recipes below - you won’t regret it and the family will thank you for your efforts!

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Marshmallow White Chocolate Fudge Recipe

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This white chocolate fudge with marshmallow fluff is the perfect sweet fudge treat. You can easily decorate it according to your preference to suit the occasion.

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Best Chocolate Fudge Recipe

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Wonderfully sweet, delightfully gooey, this is without question the best chocolate fudge recipe made without condensed milk (and sugar!) you’re ever going to have! Feel free to indulge yourself with this vegan fudge without any guilt or second guessing.

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Butter-Pecan Fudge

Photo Credit:www.sonshinekitchen.com

Butter-Pecan Fudge is a simple recipe to make but tastes delicious. It’s perfect for dessert for a crowd since one batch makes 64 pieces!

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Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge

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Easy-to-make, 4-ingredient, sugar cookie Christmas fudge is a combo of two of your favorite treats: Christmas sugar cookies and fudge!

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Nut Goodie Fudge: The Best Fudge Recipe

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Nut goodie fudge is a delicious homemade fudge recipe which features layers of chocolate, vanilla, and peanuts!

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Oreo Fudge

Photo Credit:itsybitsykitchen.com

If you love cookies and cream then you have to try this Oreo fudge! It's so quick and easy to make you won't believe it and it's always a hit!

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Coca-Cola® Fudge Recipe with Walnuts

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This rich and chocolatey Coca-Cola fudge with walnuts is made using real Coca-Cola, so you just know it is incredible!

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Pineapple Upside Down Fudge

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Get all the flavor of pineapple upside-down cake in delicious, bite-size fudge. The colors are vibrant as well as its flavors.

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Easy Rocky Road Fudge (Healthy Dairy-Free)

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This is a super-fast dairy-free fudge recipe that is made without condensed milk. Try this made healthier chocolate fudge with marshmallows and roasted almonds.

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Nutella Fudge

Photo Credit:itsybitsykitchen.com

This Nutella fudge comes together quickly without a candy thermometer. It turns out creamy and delicious every single time!

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The Best Peanut Butter Fudge

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This is the best peanut butter fudge ever. It’s rich, creamy, studded with crunchy toffee bits, and sprinkled with just a touch of sea salt for ultimate flavor. Plus it takes only 10 minutes to make.

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Mint Fudge

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This mint fudge is cool, creamy, and bursting with a generous amount of chocolate chips. If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream, you’ll LOVE this fudge recipe.

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Eggnog Fudge

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Creamy eggnog and warm nutmeg- your favorite holiday beverage in fudge form! This 15-minute treat is great for adding to cookie trays or gifting!

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Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Fudge

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Pumpkin spice peanut butter fudge is an extremely easy recipe that only requires 5 ingredients. The extra pumpkin ingredient makes all the difference to the everyday peanut butter fudge!

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Brown Sugar Fudge

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This brown sugar fudge is creamy yet has a subtle gritty texture from the sugar. A simple yet delicious treat made easily.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

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Chocolate chips, peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, and evaporated milk and a few more ingredients make delicious two layered chocolate peanut butter fudge.

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Butterbeer Fudge - A Harry Potter Dessert

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Butterbeer Fudge is a must for the holidays. The use of Amarula liqueur makes it extra special andcreamy.

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M&M Cookie Dough Fudge

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This is a creative and delicious dessert that combines the flavor of cookie dough and creamy fudge, packed with festive M&Ms. Perfect for parties and the holidays!

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Red Velvet Fudge Recipe (make in minutes!)

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This red velvet fudge can be made in a few minutes and given to your loved one on Christmas morning or on any other special occasion like Valentines.

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Grinch Peppermint Fudge

Photo Credit:www.shugarysweets.com

This festive Grinch Peppermint Fudge is creamy and melts in your mouth! You’ll love how easy it is to make, and it’s fun to see on a plate of cookies and candy!

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Candy Cane Fudge

Photo Credit:princesspinkygirl.com

This Candy Cane Fudge is the ultimate holiday dessert. It’s minty, delicious, and just takes four ingredients and ten minutes to make!

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White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Fudge

Photo Credit:www.missinthekitchen.com

White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Fudge is a decadent treat for the holidays! Just 5 minutes to make and six ingredients - this is one of the easiest treats you can make!

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Cranberry White Chocolate Fudge

Photo Credit:www.willcookforsmiles.com

Easy White Chocolate Fudge with Cranberry Jam swirl is a perfect holiday treat. This fudge is smooth and creamy with a wonderful flavor contrast of sweet chocolate and sour cranberries. Cranberry jam is a perfect balance to sweet chocolate.

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3-Ingredient Skinny Peanut Butter Brownie Fudge

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If you’re looking for a chocolate fix but don’t want all the calories, you have to try this 3- ingredient Skinny Peanut Butter Brownie Fudge! Only 42 calories for a chunk of fudgy, chocolate marbled, peanut butter deliciousness!

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Salted Dark Chocolate Toffee Fudge

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Salted Dark Chocolate Toffee Fudge is velvety smooth dark chocolate fudge with crunchy toffee bits and flaky sea salt. It comes together in minutes with only 5 ingredients!

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Taffy Tan Fudge

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Perfect for the holidays, this Taffy Tan Fudge will become a family favorite recipe that’s mandatory to try this holiday!

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Easy Condensed Milk Fudge

Photo Credit:nourishplate.com

Creamy condensed milk and gingerbread fudge recipe is made from only 6 ingredients and takes only 15 minutes to make.

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Mimosa Fudge

Photo Credit:momstestkitchen.com

Think creamsicle with booze! Made with Champagne as just one of the delicious ingredients, this fudge is extremely creamy, so much so that you’ll do well enjoying it with a spoon...Yummy!

Originally published on December 20, 2013. Updated on November 16, 2020.

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  1. More than 25 Fudge Recipes - just in time for the holiday season! (30)Miz Helen

    Hi Jamie,
    What a great collection of Fudge recipes! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and wishing you abundant blessings in 2014!
    Miz Helen

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  2. More than 25 Fudge Recipes - just in time for the holiday season! (31)Jinxy and Me

    Oh, these look really yummy!

    Reply

  3. More than 25 Fudge Recipes - just in time for the holiday season! (32)Joy

    I love fudge- thanks for such a great selection, and thanks for including one of mine! 🙂 Pinning!

    Reply

  4. More than 25 Fudge Recipes - just in time for the holiday season! (33)Debi Wayland

    Great round-up! I love including fudge in my Christmas cookie packages. Thanks for including my Chai Fudge as well!

    Reply

  5. More than 25 Fudge Recipes - just in time for the holiday season! (34)Joy

    Thank you for including one of mine, Jamie! A delicious assortment! ♥

    Reply

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More than 25 Fudge Recipes - just in time for the holiday season! (2024)

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What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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What is the most popular flavor of fudge? ›

After years of testing recipes, we're pretty sure we have a handle on the most popular fudge flavors, but chocolate and cherry will always rank high on the list.

Should you use salted or unsalted butter when making fudge? ›

Coarse grainy fudge results when large crystals are allowed to form. Butter is added in the final stages to add flavor and smoothness and inhibit large crystal formation. Use unsalted butter so you can add a small amount of salt (¼ teaspoon per stick of butter) to the sugar/liquid mixture.

How do you harden homemade fudge? ›

Freezing your fudge is the key to a hardened result.

How do you keep fudge creamy? ›

So, the key to smooth yet firm fudge, pralines, and fondant is to first bring the mixture to a high enough concentration and then let it cool off somewhat before starting to stir. And once you do start to stir, stir fanatically and without stopping for the finest, creamiest texture.

What makes high quality fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

What is the world's best fudge? ›

While fudge was not invented on Mackinac Island, it most certainly – and most deliciously – was perfected here.

What city is known for fudge? ›

As Mackinac Island evolved from a center of fur trade into a summer resort destination, Victorian-era vacationers began to identify the island with sweets. At first, the most common candy was maple sugar harvested by Native Americans.

What state is known for fudge? ›

Mackinac Island didn't invent fudge, but it did turn it into a delightful slice of Americana. The sugar candy treat was purportedly invented in the 1880s in Baltimore, Maryland. According to culinary legend, a hapless baker discovered the treat when they “fudged” a batch of caramel.

What happens if I accidentally use salted butter instead of unsalted? ›

The point is that it will almost never matter for baking or cooking. Will my vanilla sponge cake taste bad if I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter? If using salted butter do not add any additional salt. Your cake should be fine but may taste a bit more salty than usual.

What happens if you use unsalted butter instead of salted? ›

Unsalted butter gives you complete control of the overall flavor of your recipe. This is especially important in certain baked goods where the pure, sweet cream flavor of butter is key (butter cookies or pound cakes). As it pertains to cooking, unsalted butter lets the real, natural flavor of your foods come through.

Does fudge need parchment paper? ›

To save yourself from future disappointment, line your pans with parchment paper. Instead of having to deal with sticky pans, crumbly edges, or ripped sheets of paper, you can easily remove the cooled fudge from the pan, make crisp cuts along your block, and distribute the sweet treat to your friends.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Why is my old fashioned fudge not hardening? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

What to do when fudge won't set? ›

It sounds like your fudge simply wasn't heated enough. ... If it's overcooked (resulting in grainy fudge) or undercooked (resulting in poor setting) all you really need to do is add a bit of cream, reheat the fudge to the target temperature, and let it set again.

Should you stir fudge constantly? ›

It is important to stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to thicken and its surface starts to look dull or matte. Now is the time to stop beating and pour the fudge into a mould. Another tip: Do not scrape the sides of the pan or the spoon used for stirring.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

What makes fudge softer? ›

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

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