Classic Christmas Fudge
Christmas fudge is a holiday staple—easy to make, endlessly customizable, and always welcome on cookie trays, gift tins, and dessert tables. This Classic Christmas Fudge uses simple ingredients and comes together in minutes, making it perfect for busy holiday baking.
Choosing Your Chocolate
The type and quality of chocolate you use has a huge impact on the final flavor. Semi-sweet chocolate is classic, providing balance without being too sugary. Dark chocolate adds richness and depth, while milk chocolate gives a sweeter, creamier result.
White chocolate is sweeter still and works beautifully with flavors like peppermint or cranberry. You can also experiment with combinations, like half dark and half milk chocolate, for a marbled effect.
Ingredients
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Mix-Ins or Toppings:
Chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, mini marshmallows, festive sprinkles, or chocolate drizzle.
Tips for Perfect Christmas Fudge
- Use low heat to prevent scorching.
- Stir continuously for a silky texture.
- Let fudge fully chill before slicing for clean edges.
- Store in the refrigerator for best firmness.
Easy Flavor Variations
- Peppermint Fudge….Add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract and top with crushed candy canes.
- White Chocolate Cranberry….Use white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
- Peanut Butter Fudge…Swirl in ½ cup melted peanut butter.
- Marble Fudge….Swirl dark and white chocolate together before chilling.
Perfect for Gifting
Christmas fudge stores well and travels beautifully. Wrap squares in wax paper, place in festive tins, or include it on a cookie platter. It’s a simple, old-fashioned treat that never goes out of style.
Part of the magic of fudge is its association with the holidays. Its rich sweetness, familiar chocolate flavor, and festive add-ins make it a timeless treat. It’s all about giving something made with care and love.
Christmas fudge is holiday baking at its best. 🎄🍫
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
- Heat over low, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Add toppings if desired.
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours or until firm.
- Cut into small squares and serve.