Easy Christmas Fudge Recipe

This easy Christmas Fudge is one of my favorite recipes to make during the holiday season. Chocolate fudge topped with white chocolate fudge that has either red and green sprinkles or bits of peppermint candies scattered throughout and also sprinkled on top.

Not only does it look festive, the fudge is absolutely delicious! Best of all, although the ingredient list looks long, it requires only 5 simple ingredients, plus the topping.

However for the ease of following the recipe, I have listed the ingredients for each layer. This way you know exactly what you need, without any question.

Although it takes a little longer to make than our Easy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe, it is a classic holiday treat that everyone will love! You can add it to your Christmas cookie tray, give it as a hostess gift, or simply enjoy it as a sweet treat at your holiday gathering.

However, don’t just think of this recipe as one to make during the holiday season. Switch up the add-ins to customize it for events throughout the year.

For example, add red sprinkles for Valentine’s Day, pastel colors for Easter, blue and/or pink sprinkles for a baby shower, and orange and black colors for your Halloween party. The choices are endless to make this recipe a year round treat!

Grocery List

Because the recipe ingredient list is specific to each layer of the Christmas Fudge, I thought it would be beneficial to make a all-inclusive list of what you need. Therefore I have included the ingredients required to make this dessert below:

• 1 bag of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1 bag of White Chocolate Chips
• 14 ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Whipped Marshmallow Creme
• Vanilla Extract
• Red or Green Sprinkles, Peppermint Candies or Candy Canes

Although, you won’t use the entire amount of a few of the ingredients purchased. Therefore you may already have some of the required ingredients already in your pantry.

Easy Christmas Fudge Recipe

*Complete recipe instructions including specific measurements, cook temperatures and times are located in a printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. However, be sure to keep reading for helpful tips and tricks when making this recipe.

INGREDIENTS FOR CHRISTMAS FUDGE

CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER:

• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ of a 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons whipped marshmallow creme

WHITE FUDGE LAYER:

• 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
• ½ of a 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons whipped marshmallow creme
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

TOPPING:

• ⅓ cup red/green sprinkles, OR:
• ⅓ cup crushed peppermint candy or candy canes

INSTRUCTIONS

The first step in making Christmas fudge is to line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, letting it overhang on all sides. Then lightly spray the liner with nonstick spray.

*For an easy way to cut parchment paper so that it fits into a square dish read this Easy 3 Ingredient Fudge Recipe. It is how I line all of my square and rectangle baking dishes.

Chocolate Fudge Layer Instructions:

Now it is time to make the chocolate fudge layer. In a medium size saucepan, add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and then the marshmallow creme. Then place the pan over medium heat.  

Stir the mixture constantly with a silicone spatula. Once the mixture is completely melted and smooth, remove the pan from heat and pour the chocolate fudge mixture into the prepared pan.

Spread the top of the fudge to create an even surface. Then set the baking dish aside while you prepare the white fudge layer.

White Fudge Layer Instructions:  

In a clean, medium size saucepan, add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and marshmallow creme and then place over medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly with a silicone spatula.

Once the white fudge layer of the Christmas Fudge mixture is completely melted and smooth, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Then quickly stir in the 1/3 cup sprinkles or crushed peppermint chips.

Stir only until the additions are evenly incorporated so that they don’t melt completely into the white fudge layer.

Then spread the mixture on top of the chocolate fudge, spreading it out evenly with a silicone spatula. Add a few additional sprinkles or crushed peppermints on top.

Now place the dish with the fudge in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or until completely cooled and set.

Once the fudge is hard and firm, remove it from the pan by lifting up on the foil or parchment paper overhang. Then carefully peel the fudge away from the foil or paper and set the fudge on a cutting board.

Using a sharp knife, slice the cold fudge into small bite size pieces. However in order to get smooth cuts dip the knife in boiling water, dry it completely and cut one long slice (the heat will help the knife to glide through the fudge).

Storing Instructions

Store the Christmas Fudge in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Although, if you live in a extremely warm environment, or you are making this in the middle of summer, I recommend storing the fudge in the refrigerator.

And if you are making this recipe in advance of when you are going to eat it, or give it as a gift, you can also store it in the freezer. Place the cut fudge pieces in an air-tight container and then put it in the freezer. However be sure to place wax paper between the layers so the pieces do not stick together.

Christmas Cookie Tray Recipes

Although you will absolutely fall in love with this Christmas Fudge recipe, if you are looking for other delicious Cookie tray recipes be sure to check out some of our favorites:

• Ritz Cracker Cookies
• Santas Claus Cookies
• Quick & Easy Peanut Brittle
• Peppermint Bark
• Peanut Butter Fudge
• Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Clusters
• Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies
• Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries
• 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
• No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
• Gingerbread Cookies
• Easiest Christmas Cut-Out Cookies
• Chocolate Corn Flake Cookies
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeyes)
• Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
• Pie Crust Pinwheel Cookies
• The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies With Cranberries
• Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
• Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
• Thumbprint Jam Cookies
• Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
• No Bake Monster Balls

Enjoy!

Mary and Jim

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