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 scrumptious 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!

Jump to:

• 1. Candy Cane Fudge
• 2. Cookies and Cream Fudge
• 3. Cake Batter Fudge
• 4. Cookie Crumb Caramel Fudge
• 5. Creamy Chocolate Fudge
• 6. Chocolate Orange Fudge
• 7. Nutella Fudge with Pistachios
• 8. Eggnog Fudge
• 9. Tie Dyed Fudge
• 10. Peanut Butter Fudge
• 11. Fantasy Fudge
• 12. White Chocolate Pumpkin Fudge
• 13. Snickers Fudge
• 14. Andes Mint Chocolate Fudge
• 15. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
• 16. Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge
• 17. Cinnamon Fudge
• 18. Strawberry Fudge
• 19. Chocolate Fudge with Pretzels
• 20. Old Fashioned Fudge
• 21. Raspberry Fudge
• 22. Rocky Road Fudge
• 23. Blueberry Fudge
• 24. Caramel Peanut Fudge
• 25. Maple Walnut Fudge
• 26. Easy 4 Ingredient Fudge
• 27. Tootsie Roll Fudge
• 28. Cranberry and Orange Fudge
• 29. Velveeta Fudge
• 30. Million Dollar Fudge
• 31. Orange Creamsicle Fudge
• 32. Red Velvet Fudge
• 33. Creamy Lemon Fudge
• 34. Butterscotch Fudge
• 35. Pina Colada Fudge
• 36. Gumdrop Fudge
• 37. Cherry Almond Fudge
• 38. Rainbow Fudge
• 39. Peanut Butter Honey Fudge
• 40. Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

1. Candy Cane Fudge

Candy canes and Christmas just go hand in hand, so this candy cane fudge recipe is perfect. Made with white chocolate, marshmallow fluff, and finely ground candy canes, it has a beautiful pink color and a smooth, creamy texture. It’s the perfect fudge to bring a little holiday spirit to any party or gathering. The secret is to grind your candy canes into a fine sugar to infuse the flavor, then top it with coarse-ground pieces for a delightful crunch. It comes together in about 15 minutes and is best served chilled.

2. 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.

3. Cake Batter Fudge

Kids especially will love this fudge that tastes just like cake batter. Made with white chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, and heat-treated yellow cake mix, it’s a decadent and festive treat. Adding rainbow sprinkles gives it that classic funfetti look, while a hint of almond extract provides that signature flavor. It’s an incredibly attractive candy that’s perfect for any Christmas confection tray—just swap in red and green sprinkles to make it extra festive for the holidays.

4. 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.

5. 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 quickly and then add some Christmas sprinkles to give it a great holiday look. This will certainly make you think of classic homemade chocolate fudge, and it’s a really easy recipe.

6. Chocolate Orange Fudge

Chocolate and orange go so well together, and this fudge is proof of that. Made with just dark chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and orange extract, it’s a rich and effortless treat. If you want a recipe that’s easy and a bit more sophisticated than traditional chocolate or peanut butter, this is the one. Only 3 ingredients and very little time are required.

7. 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.

8. 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!

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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. This classic recipe combines semi-sweet chocolate chips with marshmallow cream for a rich, smooth texture, and chopped walnuts or pecans are an optional addition if you like a little crunch.

12. 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 marshmallow fluff, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla extract. 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.

13. 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 candy bar fudge with chocolate, peanut butter, peanuts, and caramel layers. And you make them yourself, which is what makes them so great.

14. 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.

15. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

16. Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge

Garnished with chopped pecans or 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.

17. 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.

18. Strawberry Fudge

This strawberry fudge is a deliciously creamy holiday treat that’s full of sweet strawberry flavor. It’s easy to make, has a beautiful pink color, and is perfect for adding a fun and festive touch to your Christmas dessert table. Cut it into squares and decorate with sprinkles or extra strawberry pieces for a treat everyone will love.

19. Chocolate Fudge with Pretzels

If you love chocolate-covered pretzels, 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 milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, and you could also use white chocolate chips if you prefer. The best part is, you get that yummy chocolate-covered pretzel taste without having to dip all those little pretzels.

20. 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, sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla, just like traditional old-fashioned fudge. 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.

21. Raspberry Fudge

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

22. Rocky Road Fudge

Ok, if marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate are your thing, this rocky road fudge is just the recipe for you. It comes together quickly and features a chocolate fudge base with sweetened condensed milk, plus mini marshmallows and chopped walnuts mixed in. It’s sure to be a favorite for all of your holiday parties.

23. Blueberry Fudge

This blueberry fudge is a beautiful and delicious twist on traditional fudge. It uses freeze-dried blueberries for a concentrated berry flavor and gorgeous color, combined with creamy white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk for a smooth, rich texture. A little purple coloring makes this fudge extra festive, making it a perfect addition to your holiday dessert table.

24. Caramel Peanut Fudge

Here’s another one with luscious caramel! This fudge 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-filled center with a chocolate candy bar–inspired style, covered with caramel and nestled between layers of rich chocolate. I imagine you’ll gain five pounds just looking at the delicious picture.

25. 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 chock-full of yummy walnuts and a maple flavor that is sure to please. With white chocolate and maple flavor, 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!

26. Easy 4 Ingredient Fudge

Chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt 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 gives it a wonderfully creamy consistency, and you can easily customize it with your favorite mix-ins if desired.

27. Tootsie Roll Fudge

The list of ingredients makes this Tootsie Roll fudge look complicated, but it really isn’t. It has Tootsie Rolls, peanut butter, and vanilla, which combine to give it a wonderfully rich, creamy texture and classic chocolate flavor. If you’ve got a lot of leftover Tootsie Rolls from Halloween, this is a great way to use them all up!

28. 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.

29. 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 helps make the fudge really smooth and creamy. Who would have thought that cheese could be the perfect candy ingredient? Apparently, this unique fudge is a favorite in many households during the holidays.

30. 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 who loves fudge that isn’t too sweet, this is a great recipe.

31. Orange Creamsicle Fudge

Swirls of orange and white chocolate give this fudge its wonderful flavor. You use white chocolate chips, marshmallow fluff, and orange extract to create its creamy orange creamsicle flavor. You could also top it off with orange zest for a little extra kick if you want, or add festive sprinkles for a fun holiday touch. However you do it, this is sure to bring back fond memories of eating orange creamsicles in the summer.

32. 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 has a rich, creamy texture and is red, so it’s really festive. If you love red velvet, then this is sure to be 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!

33. 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 white chocolate and then just add lemon extract to create this creamy lemon flavor. You could also add a little lemon zest for decoration if you want, or top it with festive sprinkles to make it merrier. It’s a really easy recipe and uses only a handful of ingredients.

34. 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 butterscotch chips, and is as easy to make as traditional fudge. Add a few chopped pecans, and it’s the perfect addition to your holiday candy collection.

35. 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.

36. Gumdrop Fudge

You have to have gumdrops 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 gumdrops to a creamy white chocolate fudge base. Imagine how gorgeous this will look in your candy dish, or dressed up as a gift for someone special.

37. 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.

38. Rainbow Fudge

This colorful rainbow fudge is as fun to look at as it is delicious to eat. Made with white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, your choice of extract, and vibrant gel food colors, it’s an easy treat that kids and adults will love. The bright rainbow layers make it perfect for parties, celebrations, or anytime you want a fun and cheerful dessert that stands out.

39. Peanut Butter Honey Fudge

Ok, so you want to enjoy a simpler fudge over the holidays? Well, this peanut butter honey fudge is a delicious alternative to traditional recipes. It has a wonderful combination of peanut butter and honey, creating a sweet and nutty flavor without the need for many ingredients. Imagine a fudge that is easy to make and full of flavor!

40. 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.