Fudge is one of those magical Christmas treats that’s rich, nostalgic, and incredibly easy to share. Whether you like yours classic and chocolatey or loaded with festive flavors, these 12 crave-worthy recipes deliver pure holiday bliss in every bite. Whip up a batch for gifts, parties, or just cozy snacking by the fire.
1. Classic Chocolate Fudge
Timeless and smooth—this one’s always the first to disappear.
Ingredients
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
- Melt chocolate, condensed milk, and butter over low heat.
- Stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Pour into pan, spread evenly.
- Chill 2 hours, then cut into squares.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle with sea salt or crushed peppermint.
2. White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Minty, creamy, and perfectly festive.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Melt white chocolate with condensed milk.
- Stir in peppermint extract.
- Fold in crushed candies.
- Spread in pan and chill until firm.
How to Serve It
Top with extra peppermint for crunch and color.
3. Chocolate Walnut Fudge
A little nutty, a lot delicious.
Ingredients
- 3 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and milk together.
- Stir in vanilla and walnuts.
- Pour into lined pan.
- Chill for 2–3 hours before cutting.
How to Serve It
Press extra walnuts on top for texture.
4. Gingerbread Spice Fudge
Like gingerbread cookies in smooth candy form.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Melt white chocolate with condensed milk.
- Stir in molasses and spices.
- Spread in pan and chill until firm.
How to Serve It
Garnish with crushed gingersnaps or a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
5. Salted Caramel Swirl Fudge
Salty-sweet heaven in every bite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Pour half into pan. Drizzle caramel.
- Add remaining fudge and swirl gently.
- Top with sea salt and chill.
How to Serve It
Cut into rustic wedges for gifting.
6. Eggnog Fudge
Creamy and spiced, like your favorite holiday drink—now in dessert form.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup eggnog
- 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme
- 1 package (12 oz) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Boil sugar, butter, and eggnog for 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in chips and marshmallow creme.
- Mix until smooth.
- Pour into pan and chill.
How to Serve It
Dust with nutmeg or top with gold sprinkles.
7. Cranberry Pistachio Fudge
Festive colors and tart-sweet flavor in every slice.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Melt chocolate with condensed milk.
- Stir in cranberries and pistachios.
- Pour into lined pan. Chill 2 hours.
How to Serve It
Slice and box up for easy homemade gifts.
8. Maple Pecan Fudge
Warm, nutty, and sweet with real maple richness.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can condensed milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and milk together.
- Stir in maple syrup and pecans.
- Spread into pan and refrigerate until set.
How to Serve It
Top with toasted pecan halves for flair.
9. Cookies and Cream Fudge
Fun and kid-approved, this one disappears fast.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 10 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
Instructions
- Melt white chocolate with condensed milk.
- Stir in vanilla and cookie crumbs.
- Pour into pan and chill.
How to Serve It
Add whole cookie halves on top before chilling.
10. Mocha Fudge
For coffee lovers—bittersweet and bold.
Ingredients
- 3 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Stir in espresso powder and vanilla.
- Pour into pan and chill.
How to Serve It
Garnish with coffee beans or chocolate curls.
11. Cherry Almond Fudge
A combo of sweet fruit and nutty crunch.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Fold in cherries and almonds.
- Spread into pan and chill for 2 hours.
How to Serve It
Line a gift tin for holiday gifting.
12. Peppermint Mocha Fudge
Cool, creamy, and with just the right caffeine buzz.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Divide condensed milk in half.
- Melt dark chocolate with espresso and half milk.
- Melt white chocolate with peppermint and other half.
- Swirl both into pan.
- Top with crushed candy canes. Chill.
How to Serve It
Cut into triangles or trees for fun shapes.
🎁 Fudge That Feels Like Christmas
These melt-in-your-mouth Christmas fudge recipes are easy to make, endlessly giftable, and 100% festive. Pick your favorite flavor—or make a few to create a beautiful holiday fudge board. Either way, you’ll have guests (and your sweet tooth) coming back for more!
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