40 Holiday Fudge Recipes You Will Really Want To Make This Year

Christmas is nearly here, and I’ll bet you’re busy baking and making tons of scrumptions cookies and candies. If you’re looking for a few new recipes to add to your Christmas goodies list this year, I’ve collected 40 mouth watering fudge recipes for you.

Not only are these delicious, or at least they look like they are, most of them are really easy and some only require a handful of ingredients. Make these for all of your holiday parties or just have them sitting around the house for guests when they arrive. You could also dress them up and give them out as gifts. Who wouldn’t absolutely love homemade fudge for Christmas? Don’t forget the homemade gift tags!

So, get out those bowls and spoons, we’re about to cook up a batch of fudge like you wouldn’t believe! From peppermint to traditional chocolate and peanut butter, there’s a recipe in here that is sure to please anyone on your list. Plus, there are unique recipes that I’ll bet you’ve never seen before. Tis the season to be jolly and what could be jollier than a collection of fudge? Make up a batch while you’re doing your christmas decorating!

Candy Cane Fudge

Candy canes and Christmas just go hand in hand, so this candy cane fudge recipe is perfect. With vanilla baking chips, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes, it looks almost as good as it tastes. It’s the perfect fudge to bring a little holiday spirit to any party or gathering. Plus, it only takes about 20 minutes to put it all together. You can also add red or green food coloring (just a dash) to really give it a festive look.

Recipe and Directions: allrecipes

Cookies and Cream Fudge

The best part about this fudge, aside from the fact that it has Oreo cookies in it, is that it only takes about 5 minutes to finish. Imagine delicious fudge in just 5 minutes! You could buy those seasonal Oreos, the ones with red and green filling, if you wanted to make it more Christmas-y in color. It won’t change the taste at all and you’ll have the perfect festive fudge for all your get-togethers.

Recipe and Directions: kirbiecravings

Cake Batter Fudge

Kids especially will love this fudge that looks and tastes just like cake batter. Add in some sprinkles to really give it a festive look. White chocolate chips make it decadent, and it’s just a really attractive looking candy. It’s also got a hint of almond extract, which is a delicious addition. Crush some peppermint or use red and green sprinkles to make this one the perfect Christmas confection.

Recipe and Directions: sixsistersstuff

Cookie Crumb Caramel Fudge

Say that five times really fast – Anyway, this cookie crumb and caramel fudge is so very easy to make and it has chocolate and caramel, two of my absolute favorites. It’s buttery and not terribly sweet, and you make it in the microwave, so no worries of digging out that double boiler. Crushed Oreos on top give it a crunch and a decoration – use the Christmas colored ones for a more festive look.

Recipe and Directions: cookrepublic

Creamy Chocolate Fudge

It just wouldn’t be the holidays without some old fashioned chocolate fudge. This recipe is easy, creamy, and oh so delicious! You can make a batch in about 15 minutes and then add some Christmas sprinkles to give it a great holiday look. This will certainly make you think of your grandma’s chocolate fudge, and it’s a really easy recipe.

Recipe and Directions: allrecipes

Chocolate Orange Fudge

Chocolate and orange go so well together, and this fudge is proof of that. Grated orange peel and pecans give it a wonderful flavor while the chocolate is, well chocolate! If you want a fudge recipe that’s easy and also one that’s a bit more exotic than traditional chocolate or peanut butter, this is the one. Only 4 ingredients and very little time are required.

Recipe and Directions: food

Nutella Fudge with Pistachios

Nutella is everyone’s favorite hazelnut and chocolate spread. Now, it can help you to create everyone’s favorite holiday fudge. These are topped with sea salt so they have that whole salty and sweet taste going on. Plus, they’re really pretty pieces of fudge. If you want fudge that isn’t overly sweet, this one is a great choice. Plus it’s got a little crunch thanks to the pistachios.

Recipe and Directions: jocooks

Eggnog Fudge

It just wouldn’t be holiday fudge without a little eggnog. If you love this holiday concoction then you’re sure to love this eggnog fudge. Prepared eggnog, white chocolate, and nutmeg are the main ingredients, and this creamy fudge is sure to be a favorite at all your holiday parties. It’s even got a hint of rum extract so it tastes like the good eggnog!

Recipe and Directions: recipegirl

Tie Dyed Fudge

Done in Christmas colors, this fudge would be gorgeous. Plus, it’s yummy. You use white chocolate and marshmallow cream, so it’s kind of like fantasy fudge. Just change the food coloring colors to green and red and then top with Christmas themed sprinkles. I love how easy this one is and how festive. Plus, it’s got white chocolate chips, so that’s a plus, too.

Recipe and Directions: tasteandtellblog

Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut butter fudge was always a thing in our house for Christmas. It’s such a delicious and easy to make confection. There are a few ways to make peanut butter fudge, and this recipe is more of a traditional one. The result is a delicious and creamy fudge that is sure to be as big a hit in your house as it always was in mine.

Recipe and Directions: allrecipes

Fantasy Fudge

Fantasy fudge has been around for decades and is still one of the tastiest, creamiest, and most loved Christmas fudge recipes in the world. What I love about it is it’s so very easy. I mean, you really can’t mess this recipe up. You can even substitute peanut butter, white chocolate, or even butterscotch chips for the chocolate chips and mix up the flavor just a bit.

Recipe and Directions: notecook

White Chocolate Pumpkin Fudge

White chocolate and pumpkin – this fudge screams Christmas! Imagine the creaminess of pumpkin combined with white chocolate chips. It’s also got coconut oil and vanilla bean. Can’t you just taste the deliciousness? With the same spices you use in pumpkin pie, this is sure to be a huge hit among pumpkin lovers. And as elegant and creamy as it is, it’s really not at all difficult to make.

Recipe and Directions: texanerin

Snickers Fudge

Snickers candy bars in fudge form? Yes, please! These relatively easy to make candies are absolutely going to be the highlight of your holiday! They take a few more ingredients than some of the others on the list, but oh my goodness are they worth the extra effort. Imagine the creamy, nutty tastes of a snickers bar but in fudge form. And you make them yourself, which is what makes them so great.

Recipe and Directions: desertculinary

Andes Mint Chocolate Fudge

This fudge has it all. It’s chocolate plus the creamy mint center has the perfect peppermint taste for the holidays. It tastes just like those little Andes mints but in fudge form. You can even top it with crushed mints or with chocolate or peppermint chips. This one is a bit more detailed and may take longer, but you can just imagine how worth it this fudge is.

Recipe and Directions: sallysbakingaddiction

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

If you’ve ever wanted a reason to enjoy raw cookie dough, this fudge is definitely it. While it doesn’t actually have raw cookie dough in it, it certainly tastes like a little square of heaven. There aren’t any raw eggs in it, so it’s perfectly safe. Imagine if you rolled it into balls and dipped in chocolate! This could possibly become my favorite holiday fudge.

Recipe and Directions: sallysbakingaddiction.

Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge

Topped with chopped walnuts, this pumpkin butterscotch fudge is sure to be the hit of your dessert table. Imagine creamy butterscotch with just a hint of pumpkin. It’s got marshmallow cream to make it ultra creamy, and pumpkin pie spice to give it that pumpkin pie flavor. This would make the perfect gift fudge for someone special, and it’s really easy to make.

Recipe and Directions: pintsizedbaker.

Cinnamon Fudge

Nothing screams Christmas quite like cinnamon, right? This cinnamon fudge is sure to be your favorite. With plain white sugar, marshmallow cream, and cinnamon flavored baking chips (which by the way you can get at most supermarkets or Wal-Mart) this is the perfect fudge for eating or giving as a gift. It doesn’t have an overwhelming amount of cinnamon, so the flavor is perfect. And it’s not that difficult to make, either.

Recipe and Directions: recipegirl

Strawberry Fudge Drops

So this one doesn’t look like traditional fudge – it’s not in squares, but it still has a smooth, creamy fudge consistency. It also tastes like strawberry candy, and the toasted nuts give it a wonderful crunch. These are so very easy to make and if you really want to make them impressive, use chocolate cups instead of paper candy cups. You can also decorate with drizzled chocolate or chopped strawberries to give them a little extra something special.

Recipe and Directions: candy

Chocolate Fudge with Pretzels

If you love chocolate covered pretzels, this this is the fudge recipe for you. It has chopped mini pretzels in it, giving it a great crunch and the combination of sweet and salty is perfect. It’s made with chocolate chips, but you could also use white chocolate chips if you prefer your pretzels covered in white chocolate. The best part is, you get that yummy chocolate covered pretzel taste without having to dip all those little pretzels.

Recipe and Directions: marthastewart

Old Fashioned Fudge
Ok, so I did a recipe that kind of tastes like old fashioned fudge. This one however, is the real deal. This is fudge the way your great-great grandmother used to make it, and it’s heavenly. No chocolate chips here. This is made with real cocoa, just like mom used to do it. Just look at how rich it is! If you’re looking for an old fashioned recipe, this is it, and it’s not nearly as difficult to make as you would think

Recipe and Directions: allrecipes

Raspberry Fudge

Who doesn’t love the combination of raspberries and chocolate? If you do, this fudge recipe is perfect. With raspberry jam and a few drops of raspberry flavoring, it’s not too berry tasting, but just enough to give the chocolate fudge a kick. Add a few chopped nuts if you want that extra crunch, but nuts are completely optional.

Recipe and Directions: bakespace

Rocky Road Fudge

Ok, if marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate are your thing, this rocky road fudge is just the recipe for you. And, the full name is “Super Easy Rocky Road Fudge” so you know you won’t be spending hours in the kitchen making it. It only takes about 10 minutes until it’s ready to set, and it’s sure to be a favorite for all of your holiday parties.

Recipe and Directions: allrecipes

White Chocolate Blueberry Fudge

There’s no rule that says fudge has to be chocolate. The white chocolate blueberry combination in this one are wonderful. Blueberries and white chocolate should always go together, as they complement each other so well. If you just don’t care for chocolate or you prefer white chocolate and you want something really different for your holiday fudge this year, this is certainly one to try.

Recipe and Directions: www.diannesdishes

Caramel Peanut Fudge

Here’s another one with luscious caramel! This one is a bit messier than traditional fudge, with caramel that oozes out from under layers of chocolate. It’s surely going to be a hit, though. It’s basically a peanut butter, peanut filled center, covered with caramel and nestled between layers of rich chocolate. I imagine you’ll gain five pounds just looking at the delicious picture.

Recipe and Directions: allrecipes

Maple Walnut Fudge

Maple and walnut are New England favorites when it comes to candy, and this fudge is certainly no exception to that rule. In fact, it’s chocked full of yummy walnuts and a maple flavor that is sure to please. With white chocolate chips and maple extract, this is going to become a favorite quickly. If you need a fudge that is perfect for gift giving, you just have to give this one a try!

Recipe and Directions: allrecipes

Easy 4 Ingredient Fudge

Chocolate chips (or white chocolate chips if you prefer), sweetened condensed milk, butter, and chopped walnuts are all you need to create the perfect chocolate fudge. Imagine a fudge that just takes four ingredients. The mixture of chocolate chips and the milk give it a wonderful creamy consistency, and you can leave the nuts out if you want to make this a three ingredient recipe.

Recipe and Directions: allrecipes

Tootsie Roll Fudge

The list of ingredients makes this Tootsie Roll fudge look complicated, but it really isn’t. It has Tootsie Rolls, pecans, and crushed ginger snaps or other crunch cookies, which combine to give it a wonderful flavor and texture. If you’ve got a lot of leftover Tootsie Rolls from Halloween, this is a great way to use them all up!

Recipe and Directions: foodblogga

Cranberry and Orange Fudge

White chocolate fudge with orange zest and cranberries – what could be more perfect for the Christmas season? Aside from the delicious ingredients that make this fudge really yummy, it’s so pretty to look at, which makes it great for giving away as a gift. I love orange and cranberry together and the white chocolate just gives it a creamy and delicious flavor.

Recipe and Directions: lickthebowlgood

Velveeta Fudge

I’ve heard of Velveeta fudge, but never made it. Something about putting cheese in my candy just doesn’t do it for me but this looks really delicious. The Velveeta actually works like cream cheese to make the fudge really smooth and creamy. Who would have thought that cheese could be the perfect candy ingredient? Apparently, this one is all the rage and a favorite in many households during the holidays.

Recipe and Directions: kraftrecipes

Million Dollar Fudge

No, it doesn’t cost a lot to make this million dollar fudge, but it sure tastes like a million bucks! It’s really creamy and has German chocolate chips in it, for a little different taste than regular fudge. It looks delicious and is really easy to make. If you have someone that loves fudge that isn’t too sweet, this is a great recipe.

Recipe and Directions: allrecipes

Orange Creamsicle Fudge

Swirls of orange and white chocolate give this fudge its wonderful flavor. You use white chocolate chips and orange extract to give it flavor. You could also top it off with orange zest for a little extra kick if you want, or color the white chocolate if you want something really festive. However you do it, this is sure to bring back fond memories of eating orange creamsicles in the summer.

Recipe and Directions: candy

Red Velvet Fudge

So red velvet cake is among my favorites, and I thought this red velvet fudge would be perfect for the holidays. This recipe isn’t overly sweet, and it’s red, so it’s really festive. If you love red velvet, then this is sure to a favorite. It’s not difficult at all to make and is one of the most unique recipes in this collection because it has ingredients that you would never consider in fudge!

Recipe and Directions: bakingmommy

Creamy Lemon Fudge

Lemon fudge! If you love lemon cream pie and lemon bars, then this is the perfect holiday fudge recipe for you. You can use vanilla or white chocolate chips and then just add lemon extract. You could also add a little lemon zest for decoration if you want, or even color this green and red to make it merrier. It’s a really easy recipe and uses only a handful of ingredients.

Recipe and Directions: tasteofhome

Butterscotch Fudge

So, I’ve had butterscotch with other ingredients in fudge, but how about just plain butterscotch? This creamy fudge has a wonderful butterscotch flavor due to the baking chips, and is as easy to make as traditional fantasy fudge. Add a few chopped walnuts or pecans and it’s the perfect addition to your holiday candy collection.

Recipe and Directions: tasteofhome

Pina Colada Fudge

Ok, so Pina Colada really screams summer, but who wouldn’t love a piece of this fudge over Christmas? Chunks of pineapple, coconut, and walnuts give it the best flavor and if you have the cold weather, snowy day doldrums, this is sure to give you a pick me up! It’s pretty easy to make and such a unique take on traditional fudge.

Recipe and Directions: lickthebowlgood

Gum Drop Fudge

You have to have gum drops at Christmas! This fudge is as tasty as it is colorful. Kids are going to love it! The fudge is so easy to make and you just add chopped gum drops. Imagine how gorgeous this will look in your candy dish, or dressed up as a gift for someone special.

Recipe and Directions: tasteofhome

Cherry Almond Fudge

This delicious fudge is super easy to make, and with cherry and almond flavor combinations, it’s really elegant and tasty, too. It’s got cherry frosting and candied cherries along with almond extract and you could throw in some chopped almonds, too. I love the color and the texture is so smooth and creamy.

Recipe and Directions: bettycrocker

Rainbow Marshmallow Fudge

Colored mini marshmallows give this fudge a gorgeous look and the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk seal in the delicious flavor. Kids are sure to love this colorful fudge, and you can find marshmallows in Christmas colors to give it that really great festive look. Or just use plain white if you prefer. The taste is what’s really great about this one.

Recipe and Directions: eaglebrand

Peanut Butter Honey Fudge

Ok, so you want to eat healthy over the holidays? Well, this peanut butter honey fudge is considered a healthy alternative to traditional recipes. It’s much like your grandmother’s traditional peanut butter fudge, but it’s made with honey so it’s not too sweet and doesn’t have nearly as many calories. Imagine a fudge that you can eat and not feel guilty! Oh, this one is also really easy to make. Recipe and Directions: http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1167222-Peanut-Butter-Honey-Fudge

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Oh that wonderful taste of peanut butter and chocolate! This is definitely a recipe that you’re going to want to try for the holidays. It’s easy and uses only a few ingredients, but gives you that great Reese’s cups taste. Plus, the layered look is really pretty. This would definitely make a good one for gift giving, if you can keep enough of it in the house. It’s awfully tasty so it may go fast.

Recipe and Directions: recipegirl