Description
This Easy Christmas Fudge is rich, creamy, and made with just a few ingredients! It’s the perfect no-bake holiday treat that comes together in minutes and sets beautifully. Customize it with festive sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or nuts for a delicious homemade gift or party dessert.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan:
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Melt the Fudge Mixture:
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
- Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Assemble & Chill:
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or nuts.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until firm.
- Slice & Serve:
- Lift the fudge out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Flavor Variations: Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or add a swirl of peanut butter.
- Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Gift Idea: Wrap fudge squares in festive cellophane bags for homemade holiday gifts!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- Keywords: Christmas Fudge, Easy Fudge Recipe, Holiday Desserts, No-Bake Fudge, Chocolate Fudge
- Nutrition (Per Piece)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg