Easy Christmas Fudge Recipe
Easy Christmas Fudge is a no-bake festive treat, made in just 15 minutes. This homemade fudge recipe is creamy, chocolatey, and delicious!
I love decadent fudge anytime of the year but especially during the holiday season.
This perfect holiday treat is not only for the family to enjoy; but it’s so great to include on a treat tray, or for a cookie exchange.
If you love this classic chocolate fudge recipe, make sure to try our other fudge favorites: Easy Butterscotch Fudge Recipe and White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge.
No one can resist creamy smooth fudge that melts in your mouth.
You’ll find this best fudge on Christmas cookie trays along with Eggnog Cookies, Ginger Cookies, Butterscotch Confetti Squares, and Whipped Shortbread Cookies.
Best of all, there’s plenty of room for variations on for this Easy Fudge Recipe. One example is fudge with nuts, or fudge without nuts. The choice is yours!
Just make sure to make many batches of this easy fudge recipe during the Christmas season.
I know you’ll want some for yourself, family, and to give away as homemade gifts. Holiday cheer can be spread with a little simple baking.
You’ll want to share how amazing this delicious fudge recipe is. With only 15 minutes of prep, it’s a great choice for the busy season.
It’s a good thing this creamy fudge freezes so well, then you’ll have a delicious treat on for unexpected holiday guests.
Why You’ll Love This Fudge
Ingredients Required
Here are the simple ingredients to make this easy fudge recipe. As always, the printable recipe card is at the end of the post.
NOTE: Unlike many christmas fudge recipes, you do not need a candy thermometer for this easy recipe.
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa powder
- Sweet condensed milk
- Sea Salt
- Instant Expresso Powder
- Vanilla Extract
- Chopped Pecans
- Festive Sprinkles
How to Make Easy Fudge
Prepare an 8’’ baking tray (square baking pan) with parchment paper. Once done, you can set it aside.
- Place all the ingredients except pecans and sprinkles in a heat-proof bowl. Then, melt ingredients over the stove using the double boiler method.Â
How to Double Broil Fudge: Boil 1-2 inches of water in a saucepan. Then, place the heat-safe bowl on top of the saucepan mix until the chocolate is fully melted (about 3 minutes). - Fold in chopped pecans and stir to combine.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan using a rubber spatula. Finally, top with sprinkles and refrigerate to harden for 3-4 hours.
- Divide the fudge into squares using a sharp knife. Serve or store for later.
Make sure to add toppings before the fudge sets or before it’s placed in the refrigerator. This ensures the toppings stay on well.
💠Variations
There are many so many different variations for this sweet treat. Here are some tasty possibilities:
Fudge Variations
- Use white chocolate chips to make White Chocolate Fudge
- Use peanut butter chips to make Peanut Butter Fudge
- Instead of pecans, you can use walnuts. Or, make these with no nuts at all.
Topping Variations
- Top with crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
- Pick a solid coloured sprinkle or use many colours.
- Use gold or silver sprinkles or pearl candy for an elegant look.
- Use crumbled toffee on top of the fudge.
- After the fudge has cooled, apply a layer of vanilla frosting or peanut butter for a different taste.
Storage
For best results, store Christmas fudge in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 10 days.
It will help to place parchment paper between layers when storing, to prevent them from sticking together.
Can I Freeze Christmas Fudge?
Yes, you can! Store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Fudge FAQ’s
It shouldn’t be so dry it will break when cut. If you are having issues, run a knife in warm water before cutting.
The best way to set fudge, is to place it in the refrigerator until set. If it’s not set, do not cut yet.
There are so many fudge recipes yet I have found that the key is to not overcook or over heat the chocolate when you are melting it. Just make sure to melt until smooth, and allow it to cool until set.
Unfortunately, no. You will not get the same creamy rich taste and texture that you get from using sweetened condensed milk.
Any type of chocolate will actually work with this recipe. I like to use semi-sweet chocolate chips, yet bittersweet chocolate or dark chocolate would also be delicious.
More Holiday Treats
- No-Bake Eggnog Pie
- Haystack Cookies
- Soft Ginger Cookies
- Christmas Snowball Cookies
- The Best Christmas Sugar Cookies
- Eggnog Cookies
- Christmas Oreo Balls
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Easy Christmas Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 14 oz sweet condensed milk
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp instant expresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare an 8’’ baking tray with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Place all the ingredients except pecans and sprinkles in a heat-proof bowl. Then, melt ingredients over the stove using the double broiler method:Â Boil 1-2 inches of water in a saucepan. Then, place the heat-safe bowl on top of the saucepan mix until the chocolate is fully melted (about 3 minutes).
- Fold in chopped pecans and stir to combine.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking tray. Finally, top with sprinkles and refrigerate to harden for 3-4 hours.
- Divide the fudge into squares to serve.
Notes
- Keep the fudge refrigerated, and covered, for up to ten days.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
