Easy Christmas Fudge Recipe

Enjoy decadent and creamy but oh, so easy Christmas Fudge this holiday. With only 4 main ingredients, you can make this chocolate fudge recipe perfect for the holiday season or homemade gifts.

This homemade Christmas Fudge is rich, smooth, creamy, and easy to prepare in minutes, but it's also economical to make. Therefore, it's a fantastic holiday sweet treat to bring to the office for co-workers or a cookie exchange. 

It really is the perfect holiday treat because you can also make it as a last-minute gift!

Bonus! There's no need for a double boiler or candy thermometer to make this easy fudge. It's done in the microwave and is never grainy!

Jump to:

• Ingredient Notes
• Variations and substitutions
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Cutting your Christmas fudge
• Recipe tips and tricks
• How to store
• How far in advance can I make fudge?
• More Christmas dessert recipes
• Printable Recipe

Ingredient Notes

Here are the simple ingredients to make the best fudge for the Christmas season. It's one of those foolproof recipes you make again and again.

• 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk - this gives the fudge a nice creamy texture. 
• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips - the better the quality, the better the end result, is what we say 🙂
• Butter - salted or unsalted will work.
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract - vanilla brings the whole recipe together and enhances the flavors. 
• Christmas sprinkles - use whatever color, shape, or size you prefer of festive sprinkles. 

The complete ingredient list for this fudge recipe for Christmas and instructions are in the printable recipe card below. 

Variations and substitutions

• You can use any type of chocolate morsel in this easy recipe. Dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate, or white chocolate chips are favorites. 
• If you're a nut fan, try mixing in ¾ cup of toasted nuts like walnut, peanut, or pecans to the recipe. 
• Mix in ½ teaspoon peppermint extract to the batter or top it with 5-6 crushed candy canes for a minty flavor.
• If you like salty and sweet, add ½ teaspoon of flakey sea salt to the top of your fudge recipe. 

Step-by-Step Instructions

Let's make this delicious treat!

STEP 1 - Prep

First, prepare your 8x8 baking pan by lining it with parchment paper (or aluminum foil) and then spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

STEP 2 - Combine chocolate, condensed milk, and vanilla

Next, microwave the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium bowl for 30-second intervals until the chocolate melts.

Add the vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture and stir to combine.

STEP 3 - Add to pan

Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth it with a rubber spatula into an even layer. Now, top it with sprinkles for a festive touch!

STEP 4 - Let it harden

Place your delicious fudge recipe in the refrigerator to set for about 2 hours. Then, cut it into pieces.

Cutting your Christmas fudge

1. Take your fudge out of the pan, remove the parchment paper, and trim off the rounded edges.
2. Then, cut the fudge in half one way and then the other to make four equal squares. Cut each small square into 9 equal pieces by cutting into thirds one way and then thirds the other.
3. This will result in 36 equal pieces of fudge.

Recipe tips and tricks

• Make sure to line your pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil to make getting it out easy.
• You will see the best results with higher-quality chocolate like Godiva and Ghirardelli, but you can absolutely make it with Nestle baking morsels.
• Make sure you use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk.

Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water (then wiped off) to cut your fudge into even pieces. 

Erin

How to store

Your Christmas Fudge recipe will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for one to two weeks. 

Refrigerating fudge can extend its shelf life to three to four weeks if stored in an airtight container.

How far in advance can I make fudge?

Depending on how you store it, fudge will last up to two weeks at room temperature or up to four weeks in the refrigerator. 

To freeze your festive fudge, individually wrap each piece, place it in an airtight container, and keep it in the freezer for 3-4 months.

More Christmas dessert recipes

It's Christmas time, so to bring some holiday cheer to the ones you love, make some of these easy and delicious treats.

Rudolph Pretzel Bites
Chocolate Trifle
Rudolph Cupcakes
Decorated Christmas Cookies

Merry Christmas! If you make this holiday fudge for Christmas gifts or yourself, please leave a 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below ⬇️ and/or a review in the comment section further down.

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