13 Best Christmas Fudge Recipes for a Sweet Holiday

Looking for the best Christmas fudge recipes for this holiday season? You’ve found them!

From candy cane fudge to gingerbread fudge, from eggnog fudge to traditional classics like chocolate, peanut butter, and vanilla, we have the best Christmas fudge recipe for you!

Holiday fudge makes awesome homemade gifts! The delicious morsels look impressive on any dessert table or cookie tray, and they’re always welcome in cookie exchanges.

In the States, enjoying Christmas fudge is part of our seasonal festivities. However, as a kid, I grew up with Italian Christmas desserts (no fudge). Now, I can’t wait to make fudge for the holidays!

Christmas fudge in a gift box — Make drool-worthy gifts with these Christmas fudge recipes.

Many of these holiday fudge recipes are even easier than your typical Christmas cookies recipes. But don’t get me wrong, I’m always up for cookies too. Here are some of my favorites: 
Italian Christmas Cookies
Mexican Cookies

Actually, any basic fudge recipe is pretty easy. The majority of the recipes below take 10 to 20 minutes of prep time and don’t require a candy thermometer (although a couple do).

The hardest part of the process is simply having the willpower to wait for the fudge to set (at least 2 hours). Even serving fudge is easy—it’s best at room temperature.

So, grab your cooking spray, parchment paper, and rubber spatula, and let’s make some fudge!

Christmas Fudge Recipes

1. White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Main ingredients: Sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, white chocolate chips, butter, salt, and candy canes.

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge combines the creamy taste of white chocolate fudge with the quintessential flavor of candy canes.

This easy fudge recipe makes the perfect holiday treat or a great homemade gift.  
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe 

2. Candy Cane Fudge

Candy Cane Fudge. Photo by Swirls of Flavor

Main ingredients: Sweetened condensed milk, bittersweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, red and green candy canes, and peppermint extract.

If you want to take Candy Cane Fudge to the next level, try this delicious fudge recipe with the taste of peppermint bark.

The layered look of Candy Cane Fudge makes it an especially great choice for Christmas cookie trays.
Candy Cane Fudge Recipe

3. Festive Christmas Fudge  

Main ingredients: Sweetened condensed milk, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, semi-sweet chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, white chocolate chips, butter, vanilla extract, and salt.

Another layered sweet treat, Festive Christmas Fudge includes typical flavors of the holiday season like nuts, cinnamon, and dried cranberries. If you want to make an impression at the cookie exchange, ditch the cookies and bring this festive fudge. 
Festive Christmas Fudge Recipe 

4. Gingerbread Fudge 

Main ingredients: Sweetened condensed milk, chopped white chocolate, molasses, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and Christmas sprinkles.

Fill your home with holiday cheer and the scent of Gingerbread Fudge.

Of all the homemade Christmas fudge recipes, I think the aroma of this one smells the most like the holidays.
Gingerbread Fudge Recipe 

5. Sugar Cookie Fudge

Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge — Sugar Cookie Fudge. Photo by The Benson Street

Main ingredients: Sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, premade sugar cookie mix, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and holiday sprinkles.

Love the taste of sugar cookies? Then you’ll love making Sugar Cookie Fudge! With just a handful of simple ingredients, this is one of the easiest holiday fudge recipes. And the festive sprinkles make this fudge perfect for the Christmas season.
Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe

6. Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Main ingredients: Coconut milk, coconut oil, Medjool dates, semi-sweet baker’s chocolate, and peppermint extract.

For lovers of Thin Mint cookies and chocolate mint ice cream, Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is a no-brainer.

Bonus: This easy Christmas fudge is also pretty healthy, as it gets its sweetness from dates and its creaminess from coconut milk. 
Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe

7. White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Fudge

Main ingredients: Sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, chopped macadamia nuts, vanilla extract, and dulce de leche caramel.

White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Fudge has all of my favorite sweets in one fudge. If you feel the same way, then this homemade fudge recipe is definitely for you.

A festive treat any time of year, you’ll find yourself wanting to make this scrumptious gem again and again. 
White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Fudge Recipe

8. Chocolate Nutella Fudge

Nutella Fudge with a glass of milk — Chocolate Nutella Fudge. Photo by Semi Sweet Bites

Main ingredients: Greek yogurt, dark chocolate chips, Nutella spread, and hazelnuts.

A super easy Christmas fudge recipe! Chocolate Nutella Fudge only has four simple ingredients, and one of them (the nuts) is optional! If you’re not a dark chocolate fan, milk chocolate chips can be substituted for the dark chips.

Fun French food fact: The French eat more Nutella than any other country! But Nutella is technically not a famous French food; in fact, it’s an invention of Italian cuisine. Either way, Nutella is amazing!
Chocolate Nutella Fudge Recipe

9. Creamy Eggnog Fudge

Main ingredients: Eggnog, marshmallow creme, white chocolate chips, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. 

Say Merry Christmas with Creamy Eggnog Fudge! I grew up drinking eggnog at Christmastime, but this creamy fudge would have been so much better.

I bet your family will agree! 
Creamy Eggnog Fudge Recipe

10. Hot Cocoa Fudge  

Main ingredients: Sweetened condensed milk, dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows.

Hot Cocoa Fudge is a great recipe for wintertime. Complete with mini-marshmallows on top of the fudge, this one’s always a kids’ favorite.
Hot Cocoa Fudge Recipe

11. Peanut Butter Fudge

Main ingredients: Unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.

If you like the inside of peanut butter cups or buckeye candies, you’ll want to make Peanut Butter Fudge.

This classic Christmas fudge recipe makes the perfect gift for the peanut butter lovers in your crowd. They might also like these PB&J cookies.
Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

12. Chocolate Fudge  

Traditional Chocolate Fudge for Christmas. Photo by An Affair From the Heart

Main ingredients: Semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter, sugar, cream, milk, and marshmallow fluff.

For the fudge purest or chocoholic, there’s no substitute for classic Chocolate Fudge. 

Always popular at Christmastime, you can’t go wrong with chocolate—especially with this foolproof recipe!
Chocolate Fudge Recipe 

13. Old Fashioned Vanilla Fudge

Main ingredients: Butter, sugar, heavy cream, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.

Old Fashioned Vanilla Fudge is one of the most traditional fudge recipes you can find. But it’s also one of the best fudge recipes if you want to get creative.

Add green food coloring to make Grinch Fudge, or red and green sprinkles for an added boost of Christmas flare.
Old Fashioned Vanilla Fudge Recipe

Christmas Fudge Recipe Tips

Christmas fudge gifts — Christmas fudge gift bags are perfect for the holiday season.

I know I said most of the above are simple Christmas fudge recipes, but I have a few general tips that may help make things even easier.

1. Prepare your fudge pan

Most of these recipes call for a square baking pan lined with parchment paper. It’s best to have your pan prepared before starting your recipe.

2. Parchment Paper

If you don’t have access to parchment paper, an aluminum-foil-lined pan well-sprayed with cooking spray will do in a pinch.

3. Melting Chocolate

For best results, use low heat when melting chocolate for fudge. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler on medium heat. A wooden spoon works best for stirring.

4. Condensed Milk vs. Evaporated Milk

Condensed milk is a common ingredient in most of these fudge recipes. It is not the same as evaporated milk. Evaporated milk is unsweetened and therefore tastes completely different.

5. From Bowl to Pan

When transferring your fudge mixture into the prepared pan, use a rubber spatula.

6. Cutting Christmas Fudge

Cut your fudge in small squares with a sharp knife (not a butter knife).

7. Storing Homemade Fudge

Store your fudge in an airtight container at room temperature. Use wax paper (not plastic wrap) between layers.

I hope you now have some new Christmas fudge ideas for this holiday season! I look forward to hearing which one(s) you make. Let me know in the comments below!