Christmas Fudge
Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with this decadent Christmas Fudge recipe, a holiday treat that’s as simple to make as it is delightful to eat. Made with just a handful of ingredients, including rich semisweet chocolate chips, creamy sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of peppermint extract, this fudge comes together in under 15 minutes of prep and cook time. Garnished with crushed candy canes and optional holiday sprinkles, it’s the perfect mix of creamy, chocolatey goodness and festive crunch. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or looking for an easy homemade edible gift, this no-bake Christmas Fudge will quickly become a seasonal favorite. Pro tip: Let the fudge chill while you prepare for the festivities, and enjoy its melt-in-your-mouth perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 0.5 cups crushed candy canes
- 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a medium saucepan, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter over low heat.
Stir constantly until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Be careful not to let the mixture scorch.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract until fully incorporated.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the crushed candy canes and optional holiday sprinkles evenly over the top, pressing them gently into the fudge to adhere.
Allow the fudge to set at room temperature for 2-3 hours, or place it in the refrigerator to firm up faster (about one hour).
Once the fudge is set, use the overhanging parchment paper to lift it out of the pan. Cut into 24 squares or desired serving sizes.
Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 250.7 g | 321% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.8 g | 779% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 197 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 521 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 775.8 g | 282% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.0 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 722.6 g | ||
| Protein | 79.6 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1614 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 3888 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
