20 Best Fudge Recipes for a Melt-In-Your-Mouth Treat
They go far beyond just chocolate.
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Decadent, melt-in-your-mouth fudge just screams Christmas. But given how simple it is to make (it uses ingredients you likely already have, it's a no-bake dessert, and you can even make it in the microwave), there's no reason not to enjoy homemade fudge year-round! While it's a perfect homemade food gift for Christmas, it also makes a scrumptious after-school snack or post-dinner indulgence. Ahead, you'll find easiest fudge recipes with all your favorite add-ins.
Fudge is always a hit on the Christmas dessert table, and in this recipe roundup, there are tons of festive flavors to indulge in. Whip up a batch of sweet sugar cookie fudge, eggnog fudge, or gingerbread fudge, or make Ree Drummond's super easy, three-ingredient peppermint fudge for a chocolate dessert. And the fun flavors don't stop there! When fudge cravings strike outside of the holiday season, classic peanut butter fudge is an impossible to resist snack for tailgates, birthday parties, and every occasion in between. Keep it plain or jazz it up with a chocolate drizzle and sprinkle of nuts! Oreo fans will adore the cookies and cream fudge, and caramel fanatics are bound to fall in love with the caramel pecan turtle fudge. Whatever flavor you're in the mood for, there's a fudge recipe on this list that's right for you.
Oreo Fudge
This fudge is a burst of cookies and cream flavor in every bite, with each piece topped with plenty of crushed Oreo cookies. Plus, you don't even need a candy thermometer to make it.
Get Ree's Oreo Fudge recipe.
Peppermint Fudge
If the classic Christmas combo of peppermint and chocolate isn't enough to sell you on this fudge, let the fact that it only requires three ingredients change your mind! In the words of Ree herself: "It's pretty much just melt, stir, spread, and cool."
Get Ree's Peppermint Fudge recipe.
Sugar Cookie Fudge
Can't decide between sugar cookies and fudge? Thanks to this creative recipe, you don't have to pick just one! It combines both sweet treats into one seasonal no-bake dessert.
Get the Sugar Cookie Fudge recipe.
Quick Caramel Apple Fudge
With just 10 minutes and a microwave, you can whip up this festive fudge. The flavors of dulce de leche, dried apples, and white chocolate chips are a match made in heaven.
Get the Quick Caramel Apple Fudge recipe.
Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut butter lovers will fawn over this fudge. The homemade treat is the perfect balance of salty and sweet, with a base of soft peanut butter fudge topped with a chocolate drizzle.
Get the Peanut Butter Fudge recipe.
Eggnog Fudge
Fill treat boxes with this easy, creamy, perfectly spiced fudge, and gift it to family and friends! It's a festive dessert that tastes just like the real thing.
Rocky Road Fudge
With mini marshmallows and walnuts, this four-ingredient fudge is full of texture and chocolaty goodness. Keep the ingredients on hand at all times! You never know when a fudge craving will strike.
Biscoff Fudge
Cookie butter fans, you're going to fall in love with this fudge. This five-ingredient recipe not only has cookie butter swirled throughout, it is also studded with chunks of Biscoff cookies.
Puppy Chow Christmas Microwave Fudge
Regular ol' fudge just got a major upgrade. This version has crispy chex cereal, colorful sanding sugar, and plenty of powdered sugar. Plus, it has peanut butter mixed in. Basically, it's puppy chow and classic fudge, combined!
Get the Puppy Chow Christmas Microwave Fudge recipe from Little Sunny Kitchen.
Christmas Fudge
Swirls of red and green make this marbled fudge perfect for Christmas, but you can switch up the colors for other occasions, too. (Your favorite football team colors, perhaps?)
Get the Christmas Fudge recipe at Spaceships and Laser Beams.
Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge
Ooey-gooey caramel layered between rich, decadent chocolate and sprinkled with chopped pecans—this fudge is a candy lover's dream come true!
Get the Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge recipe at Dash of Sanity.
French Silk Pie Fudge
Impress your holiday guests with this homemade fudge inspired by French silk pie. It's even cut into pie-like pieces!
Pretzel Fudge
Anyone who's a fan of sweet and salty desserts will love this crunchy pretzel fudge. The hardest part about the recipe is waiting for it to cool!
Vanilla Walnut Fudge
The combination of white chocolate, butter, and sweetened condensed milk makes this fudge recipe extra creamy. Plus, it's flavored with vanilla extract and nutty walnuts for a welcome crunch.
Get the Vanilla Walnut Fudge recipe at Barefeet in the Kitchen.
Fantasy Fudge
What's the key to this easy fudge? A jar of marshmallow crème! It's the creamiest candy you'll ever make.
Get the Fantasy Fudge recipe at Recipe Girl.
Gingerbread Swirl Fudge
It wouldn't be Christmas without some kind of gingerbread dessert. This twist on gingerbread has all the same warm spices and sweet molasses flavor without needing to turn on your oven!
Get the Gingerbread Swirl Fudge recipe at Sally’s Baking Addiction.
Hot Chocolate Fudge
Looking for a holiday gift that tastes delicious, too? This fudge is made with actual packets of hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows. Plus, you can add crushed peppermints for even more holiday flavor.
Get the Hot Chocolate Fudge recipe at Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt.
Oatmeal Fudge Bars
This is one of the few recipes on the list that requires baking, but it's totally worth it! The combination of cinnamon oatmeal cookies and rich chocolate fudge is a match made in heaven.
Cake Batter Fudge
Sprinkles make everything more festive! Add a mix of colorful sprinkles to this cake batter flavored fudge for the ultimate party treat.
Coconut Fudge
These fudge balls are a fun twist on the classic treat. Plus, they look so pretty when covered in toasted coconut flakes.
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