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Christmas Fudge

Christmas Fudge
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These irresistible Christmas Fudge recipes offer rich festive flavors like peppermint, chocolate, and caramel, perfect for holiday celebrations, gifting, and snacking. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they are customizable, quick to prepare, and bring warmth and joy to any holiday gathering.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (milk, dark, or white)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (or peppermint extract for a minty twist)

Optional Festive Mix-ins

  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or your choice)
  • 1/4 cup dried fruits (such as dried cranberries)
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
  • Pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger (for spiced version)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving extra overhang on the sides for easy removal once the fudge is set.
  2. Melt the Butter and Chocolate: In a medium saucepan over low heat, gently melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring constantly until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sweetened condensed milk thoroughly, creating a rich, creamy mixture.
  4. Mix in Flavors and Add-Ins: Blend in vanilla or peppermint extract along with any optional festive mix-ins like crushed candy canes, nuts, dried fruits, or spices for your desired holiday flavor.
  5. Pour and Chill: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the fudge is firm to the touch.
  6. Cut and Serve: Once set, use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge from the pan and cut into bite-sized squares for sharing or packaging as gifts.

Notes

  • Use quality chocolate for the richest and smoothest texture.
  • Allow fudge to fully set in the refrigerator before cutting to achieve clean slices.
  • Stir constantly when melting chocolate and butter to prevent burning.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better blending of the mixture.
  • Add flavorings and mix-ins immediately after removing from heat for even distribution.
  • For clean cutting, warm a sharp knife under hot water, dry it, then slice.
  • Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Freeze fudge pieces individually wrapped for up to three months.

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Find it online: https://gourmetglazing.com/christmas-fudge/