Fudge comes in all shapes, colors and textures, but our 30 best fudge recipes have earned high marks (and rave reviews) for their best-in-class flavors. When the holidays roll around, be sure you're stocked with these festive favorites.
30 Holiday Fudge Recipes We’ll Be Making All Season Long
Updated on Oct. 06, 2024
1/30
Fudge
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6-3/4 pounds (19-1/2 dozen pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe makes more than enough to share with family and friends. It's the ultimate fudge! —Linette Shepherd, Williamston, Michigan
2/30
Microwave Fudge
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 2-1/3 pounds (81 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
You’re moments away from a pan of creamy fudge. Just microwave, stir and spread. This easy homemade fudge recipe is the best. —Sue Tucker, Edgemoor, South Carolina
3/30
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fudge
Total Time
35 min
Servings
3 pounds (81 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Something about the combination of dark chocolate and raspberry is just so addicting. This fudge makes a heartfelt homemade gift, or just a treat that's worth sharing. —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania
Once you get a hang of basic chocolate fudge, elevate your version with dark chocolate and raspberry liqueur. Some reviewers shared that Chambord or raspberry syrup produced equally tasty results.
4/30
Marshmallow Fudge
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll find it nearly impossible to resist this rich chocolate delight. It's chock-full of marshmallows and graham crackers—and no one will believe that the tantalizing treat is low in fat. —Holly Mann, Temple, New Hampshire
Get all the campfire-friendly flavors of s’mores in fudge form! To keep this already decadent dessert a bit lighter, opt for fat-free sweetened condensed milk and reduced-fat graham crackers.
5/30
Candy Bar Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2-3/4 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
My manager at work, who knows I like to try new treat recipes, shared this one with me. I've made this chewy and chocolaty fudge many times since. Packed with nuts and caramel, it's like a candy bar. Everyone who's tried it loves it. —Lois Freeman, Oxford, Michigan
If Snickers made fudge for the holidays, we imagine it would look a lot like this loaded candy bar concoction. Studded with salty peanuts and sweet ribbons of caramel, it’s the ultimate indulgence. Need something to pair with the fudge? Try these Snickers-inspired cookies.
6/30
Cherry Swirl Fudge
Total Time
15 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones and added sweet cherry flavoring. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but not everyone loves the taste of peppermint. For the naysayers, swap the red and white candies for cherry. To make the pretty pattern, you’ll want to add a few red food coloring drops over the fudge, then use a knife tip to swirl through them.
7/30
Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge
Total Time
10 min
Servings
64 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm borderline diabetic, but this sugar-free fudge made with sugar substitute appeases my sweet tooth. —Kaye Hartley, Jacksonville, Florida
While fudge may be a classic holiday choice for a cookie exchange or dessert-centric Viennese hour, it goes without saying, it’s packed with sugar. This sugar-free version calls for a sugar substitute like Stevia, agave or coconut sugar for a less saccharine treat that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
8/30
Mint Oreo Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
21/2 pounds (64 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
I altered a plain chocolate fudge recipe to create this festive mint Oreo fudge. Mint Oreo cookies can be used instead of plain for even more minty flavor. —Dawn E. Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Mix-ins like Oreos, mint extract and miniature marshmallows take a fudge recipe from ordinary to extraordinary. You can even toss in merry candy cane bits while at it. As for an easy trick to cutting fudge once firm, use unflavored, unwaxed dental string to slice and dice it into uniform cubes.
9/30
Ribbon Fantasy Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
49 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
I developed this recipe especially for my husband, who likes anything that has chocolate and peanut butter together!
Even though these adorable desserts resemble little cheesecakes, they’re actually peanut butter and chocolate fudge squares. Adding marshmallow creme gives this already dreamy fudge an irresistible, whipped-like consistency, so be sure to double or triple the recipe for a ravenous crowd.
10/30
Holiday White Chocolate Fudge
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 3 pounds (117 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
When December arrives, friends and family eagerly await my creamy white fudge. It's a little something different from the traditional chocolate. —Gioviana Buser, Riverside, California
Rich, chocolaty fudge may get a lot of love during the Festivus season, but don’t discount its creamy, milky cousin, white chocolate. The key to this super smooth fudge is never to stop stirring when you’re in phase one (combining sugar, milk and butter) before taking it off the heat.
11/30
Mackinac Fudge
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 pounds (117 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
When I got married, a woman at my parents’ church gave me this version of a popular Michigan treat. I sometimes pipe a bit of frosting onto each piece for decoration during the holidays. —Kristen Ekhoff, Akron, Indiana
Michigan is famous for its Mackinac Island fudge, so if you want to re-create the old-fashioned gift shop fudge, let us make it easy on you with this cheat sheet. The decorative icing and sprinkles may be optional, but this recipe has the island’s fudgy formula down to a science.
12/30
Apricot-Nut White Fudge
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
We look forward to this luscious apricot fudge recipe every Christmas. It's easy to make, and it melts in your mouth. I wrap up small squares of the candy with ribbon and silk holly.
Nuts and fruit are a classic Christmas combo for desserts like panettone and apricot-nut fudge. The tiny slices of orange fruit add a citrusy brightness to the snow-white squares, and the chopped walnuts sneak in some crunchiness. Because this fudge contains cream cheese, it should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator—not on the counter.
13/30
Kahlua Fudge
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
This five-ingredient recipe makes serving up treats easy and scrumptious. —Laura Hanks, Harleysville, Pennsylvania
White Russians and toasted almond cocktails are popular drinks around the holidays, and this Kahlua fudge remixes those flavors into a scrumptious dessert. The best part? You need just five ingredients and you probably have most of them in your pantry.
14/30
Cookies ‘n’ Cream Fudge
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I invented this confection for a bake sale at our children's school. Boy, was it a hit! The crunchy chunks of sandwich cookie soften a bit as the mixture mellows. It's so sweet that one panful serves a crowd. —Laura Lane, Richmond, Virginia
Cookies ‘n’ cream devotees are known to seek out this nostalgic duo in every possible form: in ice cream, brownies and, yes, fudge. This recipe has not one but two layers of Oreos with creamy white chocolate in between. Bonus: One panful yields enough squares for your whole crew.
15/30
Tiger Butter Fudge
Total Time
25 min
Servings
81 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
My younger brother and I share a passion for candymaking. We love this smooth and creamy fudge recipe from a co-worker of mine. It features the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate. —Peg Kipp, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Peanut butter makes everything better, including fudge. With white and milk chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, shortening and softened butter, you can enjoy the tiger-striped treat in under an hour. Hot tip: Clean toothpicks create the most precise swirls.
16/30
Chocolate Cherry Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
64 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made it for our Homemaker group's Christmas party. —June Lindquist, Hammond, Wisconsin
After years of testing recipes, we’re pretty sure we have a handle on the most popular fudge flavors, but chocolate and cherry will always rank high on the list. Chopped almonds also pair well with these flavors so be sure to include them if you have spare nuts on hand.
17/30
Curry-Kissed Coconut Fudge
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 4-1/2 pounds (117 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
If you love Thai flavors and love fudge, you'll adore this creamy coconut fudge sprinkled with a hint of sweet curry powder. —Sarah Meuser, New Milford, Connecticut
Thai flavors like coconut and curry lend themselves nicely to this white chocolate fudge, a welcome departure from the piled-high platters of chocolate treats around the holidays. You could also sprinkle toasted coconut flakes over the top before it sets for more visual appeal.
18/30
Butter Pecan Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 pounds (64 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch to this creamy fudge, perfect for holiday giving. People always seem to rave about its wonderful caramel flavor. —Pam Smith, Alta Loma, California
Nutty and crunchy, with bits of creamy caramel in every bite, it doesn’t get any better than butter pecan fudge. If you have any leftovers, you can easily freeze them, although, as one commenter puts it, everyone who eats this fudge says it can be habit-forming.
19/30
Nana’s Rocky Road Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 pounds (48 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
We make rocky road-style fudge every Christmas, but why wait until the holidays for a recipe this good? —Ashley Berry, Montgomery Village, Maryland
You don’t have to wait for the holidays to treat yourself (and the fam) to this outrageous fudge. The rocky road-style recipe is chock full of peanuts, marshmallows and semisweet chocolate chips for the most delicious fudge that tastes just like Nana’s.
20/30
Christmas Fudge
Total Time
25 min
Servings
96 pieces (5-3/4 pounds)
From the Recipe Creator:
This fudge is virtually foolproof and so creamy you won't believe it. I've searched for years for the richest fudge, and this one does it for me. You can add just about anything you like to customize it.—Barbara Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota
Many hosts have their version of Christmas fudge down pat, but if you’ve yet to find yours and need inspiration, allow us to help. The base of this rich fudge combines sugar, evaporated milk and butter in perfect proportions, but the rest of the recipe is customizable based on your preference for mix-ins.
21/30
Butterscotch Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
Lovers of butterscotch and fudge will agree—this award-winning recipe is a match made in heaven! Special add-ins like walnuts and marshmallow take this butterscotch fudge recipe to a whole new level. —Virginia Hipwell, Fenwick, Ontario
Butterscotch lovers: Meet the melt-in-your-mouth fudge version of your favorite candy. Walnuts and marshmallows elevate the recipe, but avoid using wet baking equipment to keep your chips from seizing—a term used when water comes in contact with butterscotch chips.
22/30
Peppermint Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
I make many batches of this minty peppermint fudge to give as Christmas gifts. It's not too sweet, so it appeals to lots of palates. —Sue Schindler, Barnesville, Minnesota
23/30
Two-Ingredient Fudge
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
This simple fudge is delectably creamy and made with only two ingredients: sweetened condensed milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips. It's great for gift-giving or a quick 15-minute dessert. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
If you’re running out of time but still want to gift homemade fudge, turn to this two-ingredient recipe. All you need is sweetened condensed milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips!
24/30
Coffee Shop Fudge
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 pounds (64 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This coffee fudge recipe is one that my son, Jackson, and I worked on together. After several efforts, we decided this version was a winner. It is smooth, creamy and has an irresistible crunch from pecans. The coffee and cinnamon blend nicely to provide subtle flavor. —Beth Osborne Skinner, Bristol, Tennessee
The secret-weapon ingredient in this coffee-flavored fudge is cinnamon, which isn’t overpowering at all, but rather, it imparts a subtle flavor to the dense, pecan-packed fudge. Want more of a coffee kick? Add espresso granules or coffee extract.
25/30
Tootsie Roll Fudge
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
When my husband came home with 50 pounds of Tootsie Rolls he bought at a discount store, I had to figure out a way to use them so I came up with this Tootsie Roll fudge recipe! A red or green M&M's candy atop each piece makes them extra jolly. —Carolyn McDill, Ohatchee, Alabama
Still have leftover Halloween candy? Use the Tootsie Rolls to create extra-chewy holiday fudge. Red and green M&M’s add a bit of festive flair, but you could also use Reese’s Pieces or your favorite candy topper.
26/30
Chocolate Pecan Fudge
Total Time
15 min
Servings
64 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the pecans with nuts that you have on hand. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
It’s hard to resist a tin of chocolate pecan fudge any time of year, never mind the holidays. This microwaveable five-ingredient recipe is easy and foolproof: You can also use whatever nuts you have on hand.
27/30
Almond Cherry Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1 pound
From the Recipe Creator:
Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I need a quick treat for a school party or to take to a neighbor. —Shellie Tucker, Hendersonvlle, Tennessee
When you need a quick dessert for a gathering or last-minute party this season, enlist this fast fudge helper. Dried cranberries can stand in for the candied cherries if need be.
28/30
Black Cherry Swirl Fudge
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 3 pounds (117 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This colorful treat is sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth in any family! It's always been a favorite with my nine kids, eight grandkids and my Bible study group. I vary the soft-drink flavors to get colors that match other holidays during the year. —Pauletta Bushnell, Lebanon, Oregon
Get ready to watch these marbled squares disappear once you set them out for guests. The black cherry mix and white chocolate chips make this fudge tasty enough to rival any fudge shop across the country. Plus, we suspect the colors will win Santa’s approval.
29/30
Sugar Cookie Fudge
Total Time
25 min
Servings
24 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
Sugar cookie mix is the base of this creamy and celebration-worthy fudge. Customize the sprinkles to fit the occasion! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sugar cookies + fudge = a double Christmas treat. It’s a great combination for the holidays.
30/30
Maple Fudge
Total Time
35 min
Servings
32 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pure, woodsy maple syrup takes the starring role in this old-fashioned favorite. It's smooth, creamy delightfully decadent. —Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Put out a tray of this maple fudge, and it’ll be gone before you know it. Pure maple syrup adds warmth and sweetness to a decadent little morsel.
