Best 9 Holiday Fudge Recipes

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Holiday fudge is a classic treat that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a delicious and versatile candy that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. Whether you are looking for a simple fudge recipe that uses only a few ingredients or a more complex recipe that includes nuts, fruits, or spices, there is sure to be a holiday fudge recipe that will suit your taste.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HOLIDAY WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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When December arrives, friends and family eagerly await my creamy white fudge. It's a little something different from the traditional chocolate. -Gioviana Buser, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3 pounds (117 pieces)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup butter, softened, divided
3 cups sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk (about 2/3 cup)
1 package (12 ounces) white baking chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, milk and remaining 3/4 cup butter; bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in baking chips and marshmallow creme until melted. Stir in vanilla. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, 1-2 hours. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FOOLPROOF HOLIDAY FUDGE



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Traditional fudge recipes require a candy thermometer and a fair amount of precision to get the texture just right; this simple fudge recipe is easy enough for children to make (with supervision, of course). The addition of mini marshmallows to the recipe give this fudge a smooth silkiness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 24 two-inch pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil, cooking spray
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
3 cups semisweet or white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with two sheets of waxed or parchment paper in a crisscross manner (one lengthwise, one crosswise) so ends overhang sides of pan; coat evenly with cooking spray.
  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, cook sugar, salt, butter, cream, and marshmallows, stirring, until butter and marshmallows are almostmelted, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Bring mixture to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally,5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chips and vanilla; stir until chips are melted. Pour mixture into lined pan.
  • Let fudge cool in the pan at room temperature,3 hours. Use edges of paper to lift out fudge; place on cutting board, and remove paper. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters, or cut fudge into bars. Sprinkle evenly with crushed candy.

EASY HOLIDAY FUDGE



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A friend shared this quick and easy candy recipe with me. The holidays wouldn't be the same without it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield about 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon butter
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil. Grease foil with butter; set aside., Combine milk and chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Cook 30-60 seconds longer, stirring every 30 seconds, or until chips are melted. Stir in the pecans, raisins and vanilla. Transfer to prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOLIDAY FUDGE



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Make homemade fudge an even sweeter gift with crushed peppermint. This is a great way to use leftover candy canes -- simply put them in a zip-top plastic bag and then pound with a kitchen mallet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 24 two-inch pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable-oil cooking spray
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with two strips of waxed or parchment paper (one lengthwise, one crosswise) so ends overhang sides of pan; coat evenly with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Put sugar, salt, butter, cream, and marshmallows in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until butter and marshmallows are almost melted, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Bring mixture to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until chips are melted. Pour mixture into lined pan.
  • Let fudge cool in the pan at room temperature 3 hours. Use edges of paper to lift out fudge; place on cutting board, and remove paper. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and top with crushed mints.

SUGAR FREE HOLIDAY FUDGE



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Make and share this Sugar Free Holiday Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by fluttrbye

Categories     Candy

Time 10m

Yield 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
24 (1 g) packets Equal sugar substitute
8 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Melt butter in small saucepan, or microwave.
  • Stir in chocolate until melted.
  • Add Equal and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Combine cream cheese and chocolate mixture until it is completely mixed; may use the mixer if you want.
  • Stir in chopped pecans.
  • Spread in an 8-inch square pan that has been greased well with butter.
  • Refrigerate until firm and cut into 1-inch squares. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.6, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 5.8, Sodium 15.8, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.5

FUDGE-FILLED HOLIDAY PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 (12 oz.) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut up
1 (17.5 oz.) package Pillsbury® Sugar Cookie Mix
1/3 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Holiday decorator sprinkles

Steps:

  • 1.HEAT oven to 350°F. Microwave sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in medium microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 2 minutes or until melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in cold butter until completely melted. Cool while preparing dough, about 15 minutes. 2.COMBINE sugar cookie mix, flour and salt in large bowl, stirring until blended. Add peanut butter, melted butter, eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Mix well. Reserve 3/4 cup dough for topping. Press remaining dough evenly in bottom of ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. 3.SPREAD chocolate mixture evenly over crust. Crumble reserved dough into very small crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over chocolate mixture. Sprinkle evenly with decorator sprinkles, if desired. 4.BAKE 23 to 28 minutes or until set in center and edges are golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

DELUXE HOLIDAY FUDGE



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Our favorite fudge recipe combines the richness of chocolate with the crunchiness of nuts and the chewiness of dried cherries. Mmm!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 packages (12-ounce size each) semisweet chocolate chips (3 cups)
2 cups miniature marshmallows or 16 large marshmallows, cut in half
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup dried cherries or chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup white baking chips, melted, if desired

Steps:

  • Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with butter, or line with aluminum foil.
  • Heat chocolate chips, marshmallows and milk in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chips and marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in vanilla, nuts and cherries. Immediately pour into pan. Drizzle with melted white baking chips. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares. Microwave Directions: Place chocolate chips, marshmallows and milk in 8-cup microwavable measure. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until chips and marshmallows are melted and mixture can be stirred smooth. Continue as directed in step 3.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg

HOLIDAY FUDGE



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This recipe uses an almond buttercrunch confection; a plain chocolate bar could be substituted for a more traditional fudge.

Provided by Marc Boyer

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 ⅓ cups butter
4 ½ cups white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 (7 ounce) jars marshmallow creme
12 ounces almond buttercrunch confection, chopped
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 pound chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • Combine milk, butter, sugar, and salt in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then cook, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes.
  • Combine marshmallow cream, candy bar, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Pour hot sugar syrup over mixture, stir until chocolate is melted and well blended. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared baking dish. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.4 calories, Carbohydrate 73.1 g, Cholesterol 33.1 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 128 mg, Sugar 63.8 g

HOLIDAY FUDGE TORTE WITH FUDGE NUT GLAZE



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This recipe makes a one layer 9-inch cake that will make your eyes roll back in your head when you bite into this chocolate torte with fudge nutty sauce that will curl your toes. Can you say to die for!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Chocolate

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

TORTE:
1 c all purpose flour
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/4 c baking cocoa
1 1/2 tsp powdered instant coffee
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c butter,softened
3/4 c dairy sour cream
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
FUDGE NUT GLAZE
1/2 c whipping cream
1/3 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 c granulated sugar
1 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp light corn syrup
3/4 c chopped macadamia nuts, hazelnuts or pecans
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Torte: Heat oven to 350^. Grease a 9-inch round baking pan; line bottom with parchment paper or waxed paper. Grease paper; flour paper and pan. Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, instant coffee, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add butter, sour cream, egg and vanilla; beat on low speed of mixer until blended. Increase speed to medium' beat 3 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack; gently peel off paper. Cool completely. Place cake on serving plate; pour glaze evenly over cake, allowing some to run down sides. Refrigerate until glaze is firm, about 1 hour. Cover; refrigerate leftover torte. --- Fudge Nut Glaze: Combine all ingredients except nuts and vanilla in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boil. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool 10 minutes; stir in nuts and vanilla.

This article provides a comprehensive guide to making decadent fudge at home. Here's a summary of tips and conclusions drawn from the various recipes presented:

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your fudge will taste. Use real butter, heavy cream, and good-quality chocolate.
  • Cook the fudge to the right temperature. The ideal temperature for fudge is 234°F (112°C). You can use a candy thermometer to accurately measure the temperature.
  • Don't overcook the fudge. Overcooked fudge will be grainy and dry. Remove it from the heat as soon as it reaches the desired temperature.
  • Cool the fudge properly. Allow the fudge to cool completely before cutting it. This will help it to set properly.
  • Store the fudge properly. Fudge can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. You can also freeze it for up to three months.

Conclusion:

Fudge is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own fudge at home. Follow the tips provided in this article to ensure that your fudge turns out perfectly every time. Experiment with different flavors and toppings to create your own unique fudge recipes. From classic chocolate fudge to decadent peanut butter fudge, the possibilities are endless.

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