Christmas is a time for joy, family, and delicious food. And what could be more festive than a plate of rich, creamy fudge? This classic holiday treat is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a traditional chocolate fudge or something more unique, like peppermint or peanut butter fudge, there’s a recipe out there for everyone. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let’s get started on making some Christmas fudge!
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
WHITE CHRISTMAS FUDGE
This smooth, sweet fudge from Paula Truksa of Jewett, Texas is loaded with nuts and chewy fruit and would be just right for holiday gift-giving.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until combined. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Reduce heat to low; stir in white chocolate. Cook and stir until chocolate is melted. , Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Fold in the almonds, apricots, cherries and cranberries. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
MY CHRISTMAS FUDGE
This fudge is virtually foolproof and so creamy you won't believe it. I've searched for years for the richest fudge, and this one does it for me. You can add just about anything you like to customize it.-Barbara Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 96 pieces (5-3/4 pounds).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; coat with cooking spray., In a heavy Dutch oven, combine sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from heat., Stir in chocolate chips, marshmallows and chopped chocolate until melted. Fold in walnuts and vanilla. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Drizzle with melted white baking chocolate; cool completely., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 96 squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY FUDGE
My grandma always made this at Christmas. Then my mom, and when I started baking, I also made this. It's easy and uses cranberry concentrate instead of the usual dried or fresh. It is now a family tradition with us and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Provided by pressurecooker
Categories Candy
Time 19m
Yield 1 LB., 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter or spray a 9x9 pan.
- In a 3-4 quart bowl put the white chips, orange extract, and marshmallow cream; set aside.
- In a medium size sauce pan put the milk, sugar and cranberry concentrate; stir. Bring this to a boil and cook to 235°F on candy thermometer (about 9 minutes).
- When mixture reaches 235°F, take off the heat and add butter. Stir and mix it well, and then pour over the white chips, extract, and marshmallow cream. Stir this well till all the chips are melted.
- Put into prepared pan.
- Let it cool and then refrigerate till nice and firm.
- Cut in squares.
CHRISTMAS MAPLE FUDGE
This is the easiest fudge to make, and the best tasting maple fudge anywhere.
Provided by Sandra Evans
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes
Time 16m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large glass bowl, stir together the white sugar, brown sugar, cream and maple extract. Place in the microwave, and cook for 11 minutes on full power, or until a candy thermometer registers 234 - 240 degrees F (112 - 115 degrees C). Do not microwave the thermometer.
- While the fudge is cooking, fill the sink with 2 to 3 inches of cold water, and add a few ice cubes if you like. When the fudge has cooked, place the bowl into the cold water, being careful not to get any water into the mix. Stir in the butter, and continue stirring until the mixture is thick enough to wrap around the spoon. Pour into a buttered 8 inch square dish, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cut into small squares, and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 2.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
WHITE CHRISTMAS FUDGE
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Make this vanilla-flavored fudge with pecans to bring a little of the white stuff inside.
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine 1 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon water. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Stir in egg whites and vanilla.
- In a separate saucepan combine remaining 2 cups sugar, corn syrup and 1 tablespoon water; heat to 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball. Stir this mixture into the other pan with sugar and
- To the sugar mixture add nuts. Pour into a 9 x 9 inch dish and chill until firm. Cut into 1 inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 12.6 mg, Sugar 27.7 g
CHRISTMAS FUDGE WREATH - RACHAEL RAY
This is a recipe from Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals. I know those TV chefs make things look easy but this really is easy. There's no way to mess it up!
Provided by HappyMommy1422
Categories Candy
Time 10m
Yield 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lightly grease a 8-inch cake pan with softened butter.
- Place a heavy pot on the stove and preheat it over low heat.
- Add chips and milk and stir until chips are melted and milk combined.
- Save the empty condensed milk can.
- Stir in vanilla and remove fudge from heat.
- Add nuts and currants and stir in immediately.
- Cover empty condensed milk can with plastic food wrap and center it in the greased cake pan.
- Spoon fudge into pan around can, making sure to recenter can if it drifts.
- The fudge will set up almost immediately.
- Garnish can only be added in the first minute or 2 the fudge is in the pan, so work quickly.
- Decorate your wreath with"holly" made from cut candied red and green cherries.
- A wreath left plain can be garnished with a pretty fabric bow when serving.
- Chill covered in the refrigerator and slice fudge very thin when ready to serve, as a little goes a long way.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2949.5, Fat 172.8, SaturatedFat 75.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 373.1, Carbohydrate 321.1, Fiber 18.9, Sugar 286.8, Protein 43.3
WHITE CHRISTMAS JEWEL FUDGE
Make and share this White Christmas Jewel Fudge recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Candy
Time 2h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Over low heat, melt chocolate with Eagle Brand®, vanilla and salt. Remove from heat; stir in cherries. Spread into foil-lined 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pan.
- Chill 2 hours or until firm.
- Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.
- Variations:.
- Rum Raisin White Fudge: Omit vanilla and cherries. Add 1 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar, 1 teaspoon rum flavoring and 3/4 cups raisins. Proceed as above.
- Toasted Nutty White Fudge: Omit cherries. Add 1 cup chopped toasted nuts. Proceed as above.
CHRISTMAS FUDGE
A fantastic fudge recipe. It is easier to make than the cooked varieties that require a candy thermometer, but it sets up better than some of the other recipes I've tried that use marshmallows or marshmallow cream. The best of both worlds!! I rich, dense fudge that's fairly simple to prepare. NOTE: I prefer to use dark chocolate chips for a richer, fudgier taste. See the bottom of the instructions for variations.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Candy
Time 45m
Yield 64 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar and salt in medium, heavy saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Boil for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, nuts and vanilla.
- Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted.
- Pour into foil-lined 8-inch square baking pan.
- Sprinkle with additional nuts if desired.
- Chill until firm.
- Variations: Milk Chocolate Fudge: Substitute 2 cups milk chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Butterscotch Fudge: Substitute 2 cups butterscotch chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Mint-Chocolate Fudge: Substitute 1 1/2 cups mint-chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.8, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 16.8, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 0.5
WHITE CHRISTMAS FUDGE
While the beautiful candied cherries are certainly the stars of this creamy treat, the sweetened condensed milk is working behind the scenes to add a wonderful delicious flavor too. A perfect holiday sweet!
Provided by FREDA GABLE
Categories Candies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Chop cherries into small pieces Line & butter lightly or pam sprayed 8 X 8 pan with foil leaving enough over edges for handle to use later.
- 2. Melt Chips in Double boiler with the condensed milk,vanilla, & salt, on med low heat. Stir till melted and smooth.
- 3. Remove from heat; Stir in cherries, till evenly distributed.
- 4. pour into foil lines pan. spread evenly. Chill in refer 1 1/2 hrs. (you cannot over chill)
- 5. Remove from pan by lifting with the handles on the foil. Cut into 1" pieces, CUT 8X8= 64 pieces. Time to celebrate; "MERRY CHRISTMAS", "HAPPY HOLIDAYS", "SEASONS GREETINGS" "JOY TO THE WORLD", & to one and all.. . . Enjoy!
CHRISTMAS FUDGE
White chocolate fudge with green & red swirls! Great to take to parties or the neighbors!
Provided by Gretchen Reed
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Chocolate
Time 2h20m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a medium saucepan combine sugar, cream and butter. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
- Stir in marshmallow creme and white chocolate chips; mix well. Reserve 2 separate 1/2 cups of mixture and set aside.
- To one of the reserved 1/2 cups mixture add red food coloring until desired shade of red is achieved. To the other 1/2 cup of mixture add green food coloring until desired shade of green is achieved.
- Pour white mixture into prepared pan. Pour dots of both the red and green mixtures across the top. Using a toothpick or knife, swirl colors throughout the white.
- Chill for 2 hours and cut into 2 inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 50.8 mg, Sugar 28.8 g
MOM'S CHRISTMAS FUDGE
This is our family Christmas fudge recipe...My mom gave it to me and I have never had a failed batch yet... This is rich and decadent is not gritty like some i have tried....We both make this every year...I have tried others but this one is the best yet....I will never use another.
Provided by JoSele Swopes
Categories Chocolate
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Butter baking pan...Makes 5 pounds ( I use a brownie pan though I like mine fairly thick... on medium low heat
- 2. Heat slowly the first 7 ingredients, to a rolling boil for 10 minutes... Then stir in nuts after removing from heat... Pour into pan and smooth out with spatula quickly before setting....
- 3. Let set in cool place cover with wax paper while it cools....Cut into squares and decorate your platter, you may cover with press and seal after they have cooled..
WHITE CHRISTMAS FUDGE
Steps:
- Line an 8 inch square pan with foil and grease foil. Mix sugar and milk in a 3 quart saucepan,add butter and over medium heat bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Over low heat add almond extract and chocolate and whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Stir in fruit and almonds and pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours,invert pan and peel off foil. Cut into squares. Yield 36.
Tips for Making Perfect Christmas Fudge:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the fudge from scorching.
- Do not stir the fudge too much: Stirring the fudge too much can cause it to become grainy.
- Let the fudge cool completely before cutting it: This will help to prevent the fudge from crumbling.
- Store the fudge in an airtight container: This will help to keep the fudge fresh and prevent it from drying out.
- Add your favorite mix-ins: You can add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or candy to your fudge for a customized flavor.
Conclusion:
Christmas fudge is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make delicious homemade fudge that will be loved by all. So get creative and have fun with your fudge-making this Christmas!
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