Introduction
Christmas fudge is the kind of treat that brings instant joy—rich, creamy, sweet, and perfect for gifting or sharing at any holiday gathering. This list brings together the most tempting flavors and festive twists so you can whip up something unforgettable. Whether you love chocolatey classics or colorful seasonal variations, you’ll find plenty of delicious inspiration here.
1. Classic Chocolate Fudge
This traditional chocolate fudge is creamy, rich, and always a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
- Melt chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Pour into the pan and smooth the top.
- Chill for 2–3 hours before slicing.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle with extra chocolate shavings or edible gold dust for a festive finish.
2. Peppermint Crunch Fudge
This minty fudge is refreshing, sweet, and perfect for holiday dessert platters.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Melt white chocolate and condensed milk in a saucepan.
- Stir in peppermint extract.
- Pour into a lined pan and top with crushed candies.
- Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
How to Serve It
Break some peppermint pieces into larger shards for extra crunch on top.
3. Cookies and Cream Fudge
Creamy fudge blended with cookies gives this treat a fun, crowd-pleasing texture.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 12 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk over low heat.
- Stir in crushed cookies.
- Press into a lined pan.
- Chill until firm.
How to Serve It
Top with extra cookie crumbles for a pretty finish.
4. Gingerbread Fudge
A warm, spiced fudge that tastes just like classic gingerbread.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Add vanilla and spices.
- Spread in a pan and chill.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon or add tiny gingerbread cookie pieces on top.
5. Salted Caramel Fudge
Sweet caramel and a touch of salt make this fudge incredibly smooth and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 cups caramel baking bits
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Melt caramel, chocolate, and condensed milk together.
- Add vanilla.
- Pour into a lined pan.
- Sprinkle sea salt and chill.
How to Serve It
Add a light drizzle of extra melted caramel right before serving.
6. Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge
A decadent mix of chocolate and creamy peanut butter that everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Pour into a pan.
- Warm peanut butter and swirl on top.
- Chill until set.
How to Serve It
Top with crushed peanuts for added texture.
7. White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
Sweet white chocolate pairs beautifully with chewy tart cranberries.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Add cranberries and vanilla.
- Spread in a pan and chill.
How to Serve It
Add a few extra cranberries on top for color.
8. Pistachio Fudge
Nutty, colorful, and perfect for gifting.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Add extract and pistachios.
- Press into a pan and cool.
How to Serve It
Top with whole pistachios for a pretty look.
9. Hot Chocolate Fudge
This fudge tastes like a cozy mug of cocoa in every bite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Melt chocolate, condensed milk, and cocoa.
- Pour into a pan.
- Add marshmallows on top and chill.
How to Serve It
Torch the marshmallows slightly for a toasted finish.
10. Maple Walnut Fudge
Sweet maple flavor and crunchy walnuts make this a winter favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Stir in syrup and walnuts.
- Spread and chill until set.
How to Serve It
Add a few walnut halves on top before chilling.
11. Red Velvet Fudge
This fudge is rich, colorful, and perfect for festive dessert boards.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- Red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Add vanilla and coloring.
- Swirl softened cream cheese on top.
- Chill until firm.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle with red or silver sprinkles.
12. Oreo Mint Fudge
A refreshing blend of mint and cookie crunch.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 10 chocolate-mint cookies, chopped
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Add extract and cookies.
- Spread and chill.
How to Serve It
Add cookie crumbs on top.
13. Butterscotch Fudge
A buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups butterscotch chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Melt chips and condensed milk.
- Add vanilla.
- Spread and chill.
How to Serve It
Top with chopped toffee pieces.
14. Eggnog Fudge
A smooth, festive fudge bursting with warm spice.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- ½ cup eggnog
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Melt butter and sugar with eggnog.
- Add chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Pour into a pan and chill.
How to Serve It
Dust lightly with extra nutmeg.
15. Rocky Road Fudge
A crunchy, chewy fudge full of texture.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup mixed nuts
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Stir in nuts and marshmallows.
- Spread and chill.
How to Serve It
Break into rustic chunks instead of perfect squares.
16. Caramel Swirl Fudge
Rich and smooth with the perfect caramel swirl.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Spread into a pan.
- Swirl caramel through the top.
- Chill to firm.
How to Serve It
Top with tiny caramel chips.
17. Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
A dream treat for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chopped mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Stir in peanut butter cups.
- Spread and cool.
How to Serve It
Press extra peanut butter cups on top.
18. White Chocolate Raspberry Fudge
Bright, sweet, and perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Spread in a pan.
- Swirl jam on top.
- Chill until set.
How to Serve It
Add freeze-dried raspberries on top.
19. Snickerdoodle Fudge
Warm cinnamon flavor gives this fudge a cozy vibe.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Add cinnamon and vanilla.
- Spread and chill.
How to Serve It
Dust with cinnamon sugar.
20. Nutella Fudge
Smooth, chocolatey, and so easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Stir in Nutella.
- Spread and chill.
How to Serve It
Top with chopped hazelnuts.
21. Marshmallow Snowflake Fudge
Light, sweet, and perfect for kids and adults.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Stir in marshmallows.
- Chill until set.
How to Serve It
Add edible glitter for sparkle.
22. Chocolate Orange Fudge
Bright citrus notes pair beautifully with chocolate.
Ingredients
- 3 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Add zest and vanilla.
- Spread and chill.
How to Serve It
Top with extra zest.
23. Brownie Batter Fudge
Extra chocolatey and incredibly smooth.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Add cocoa and vanilla.
- Spread and cool.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
24. Santa’s Sprinkle Fudge
Fun, colorful, and perfect for holiday parties.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk.
- Stir in sprinkles.
- Spread and chill.
How to Serve It
Add extra sprinkles on top for bold color.
Conclusion
Christmas fudge is one of the easiest and most delightful treats to make during the season. Try a few different flavors, share them with loved ones, or save this list so you always have festive inspiration on hand. No matter which flavor you choose, each batch brings a little extra joy to the holidays.
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