50 DELICIOUS FUDGE RECIPES (2024)

“Its the Most Wonderful Time… of the YEAR!” Yes, I am listening to Christmas music right now and I’m loving every minute of it! One of my favorite treats around the Holidays is fudge! These 50 Delicious Fudge Recipes are sure to make your mouth water and your tummy grumble! Hope they are helpful for your next get together or to just eat out of the pan!

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1. 5-Ingredient Mint-Chocolate Swirled Fudge

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Milk chocolate and mint-chocolate fudge that is quickly and easily made in the microwave! No candy thermometer needed!

2. Almond Coconut Fudge

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Rich smooth chocolate fudge filled with a deliciously creamy coconut almond filling. This is sure to be a huge hit! It tastes like you are biting into a fudge version of Almond Joys!

3. Candy Corn Fudge

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ThisEasy Candy Corn Fudgerecipe is going to become an annual tradition! Layers of creamy fudge flavored with real honey that look just like candy corn – so fun! No sweetened condensed milk needed!

4. Perfect Pineapple Fudge

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If you love pineapple OR fudge, you’re going to go crazy for thisPERFECT PINEAPPLE FUDGE! It’s my new favorite thing and it’s going to be yours too!

5. Buttered Rum Fudge

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Fudge is always a holiday favorite with my family. Whether it’s dark chocolate, semi-sweet, or white chocolate, the flavor possibilities are endless and oh so good! Another one of my favorite flavors this time of year is buttered rum. It’s so comforting and delicious…not to mention a little boozy. So I decided to bring these two recipes together into one decadent dessert you’ll love!

6. Peppermint Bark Fudge

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Thispeppermint barkfudge is possibly the simplestfudgeyou could make this season. With just 4 key ingredients (OK, 6 if you count the extracts) — white chocolate, dark chocolate, condensed milk and candy canes, there’s no candy thermometer needed and it takes just 15 minutes to prepare.

7. Cookie Butter Swirled Fudge

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This fast and easy fudge has just 4 ingredients, is made entirely in the microwave, and tastes incredible! The swirled pattern is simple, but makes the fudge look much fancier than it actually is!

8. Samoa Fudge

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When you can’t wait to get your Samoa Girl Scout cookies, just make this Samoa Fudge! It is easy to make and full of the best flavor combination of caramel, chocolate, and coconut! It’s only five ingredients and it needs to be the next fudge recipe that you make!

9. Honeycomb Crunchie Fudge

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Easy &Utterly Delicious Chocolate Crunchie Fudge that anyone can make at home – No Sugar Thermometers, No Boiling, just quick and easy!

10. White Chocolate Raspberry Fudge

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Creamy White Chocolate Fudge with a Raspberry Swirl. You’re going to want to sink your teeth into these!!

11. Sugar Cookie White Chocolate Fudge

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Sugar CookieWhite Chocolate Fudgeis an easy, creamy no-bake dessert that will be any chocolate lovers dream come true!

12. Peanut Butter & Jelly Fudge

If you love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, thisPeanut Butter and Jelly Fudgeis going to knock your socks off!! The flavor is simply irresistible!

13. Candy Cane Fudge

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This Candy Cane Fudge recipe is incredible! Creamy,smooth andloaded with candy cane flavor! A must make Holiday Treat.

14. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Fudge

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We’re making Pineapple Upside-Down Cake FUDGE! This incredible treat tastes exactly like the tropical cake, but with a fudgey twist that will make you so happy. Plus, it features real chunks of pineappleand maraschino cherries for a true blast of those fresh, incredible flavors. It’s a tasty combination just begging to be tried.

From: TipHero

15. Cherry co*ke Fudge

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Because we can…Cherry co*ke Fudge! A decadent cherry fudge topped with a Coca-Cola chocolate frosting! This irresistible fudge is sure to be a hit this holiday season!

16. Incredible Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Double Decker Fudge is an indulgence everyone will rave over. It is surprisingly easy to make and tastes out of this world delicious!

17. Caramel Apple Pie Fudge

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Caramel Apple Fudge – I about died at first contact.

I immediately went online to get the recipe. I Googled, I went on TasteSpottingandFoodGawker, I went onAll Recipes. Nothing! You can buy it from places, but ain’t nobody giving out that recipe!

After I cried, I regrouped and went to work on creating my own.

From: BellyFull

18. Easy Red Velvet Fudge

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Easy Red Velvet Fudgea holiday must-have. Made in the microwave & made with only 8 ingredients, delicious fudge can’t get much easier!

19. Brown Sugar & Honey Fudge

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I bought a candy thermometer a few weeks ago and over the weekend I finally busted it out and put it to work! We actually made a bunch of awesome treats (making candy is so much fun!), but my favorite was definitely this sweet and salty brown sugar fudge. It reminds me of weekends down the shore! Which is nice to reminisce on now that it’s starting to cool down around these parts.

20. Tiger Butter

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Tiger Butter made from 3 ingredients that are melted & swirled together. Gorgeous holiday candy recipe with great peanut butter chocolate flavor.

21. Rainbow Fudge

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This Rainbow Fudge is super easy but will wow everyone! So easy the kids can do it!

22. Blueberry Pie Fudge

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Yes, you read that right: BLUEBERRY PIE FUDGE!

23. Coconut Chocolate Fudge

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A deliciousdairy free coconut chocolate fudgemade with coconut oil and almond or coconut milk. This low carb chocolate fudge makes a tasty fat bomb snack.

24. Harry Potter’s Butterbeer Fudge

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Harry Potter’s butterbeer fudge is packed full of butterscotch chips and rum flavoring. It has a crumbly texture, just how I like it! Harry Potter fans will love for you making this.

25. Nutella Fudge

Nutella fudge is something that I’ve been meaning to make for at least the last two years butI’ve never actually got round to making it though because there are at least a million Nutella fudge recipes online (me, exaggerate?) and each one of them seems a little different.

26. Blueberry & Lemon Soft Fudge

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Blueberries and lemon are a match made in heaven. They dance and twirl on the taste buds creating an exquisite medley of flavors. In this recipe, I’ve added them to one of my all time trusted and favorite ingredients: ‘creamed coconut’, to create a decadent, soft fudge.

27. Butterbeer Fudge

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We played around with a few ideas but fudge WON! We have the thick butterscotch layer then we used the marshmallow topping to create the foam layer… and together you have butterbeer fudge!

28. Butterfinger Fudge

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This fudge recipe is made with evaporated milk, Nestle semi-sweet chocolate chips, and NESTLÉ® BUTTERFINGER® fun size candy.The trick to making this fudge is to stir constantly while boiling. Once the fudge is ready to pour into the pan I used 10 Butterfinger fun size candy bars to press into the fudge while it was still warm.

29. Carrot Cake Fudge

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This Carrot Cake Fudge is SO easywith a SECRET INGREDIENT to make it taste jutslike carrot cake!

30. Bailey’s Irish Cream & Coffee Fudge

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This delicious Bailey’s fudge recipe has a surprise addition of coffee for a great flavor. It is creamy and sweet and has a lovely consistency. This year, make someIrish Cream Fudgeas a part of yourChristmas traditions!

31. Mint Chocolate Swirl Fudge

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That’s what I did here, and it turned out even better than I had imagined. Mint and chocolate is one of my favorite combos. The bright flavor of the mint and the richness of the chocolate balance each other perfectly.

32. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge

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Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge is luscious and creamy, made with chunks of peanuts throughout the fudge to give it the perfect crunch. This Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge is a simple recipe with just 4-ingredients! It comes together in just 10 minutes.

33. Vanilla Fudge

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Vanilla fudgeis smooth and creamy and so delicious. It’s packed full of specks of vanilla bean too! This vanilla fudge recipe is so simple to make, and it’s fudge made with marshmallow creme, aka marshmallow fluff!

34. Oreo Cheesecake Fudge

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This Oreo Cheesecake Fudge is so easy to make, is no-bake, and has only 5 ingredients. A delicious treat that will become a favorite.

35. Coca-Cola Fudge

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Being the party lover I am, I decided to try a recipe of my own that would be PERFECT for any party! This was so super fun and after much experimentation, I introduce to you Coca-Cola Chocolate Mousse (recipe posted below). I don’t want to toot my own horn or anything, but this is so crazy good. Especially the slight hint of that fabulous co*ke fizzle.

36. Pure Maple Fudge

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A true staple in Québec, Maple Fudge (aka sucre à la crème) is a smooth, creamy and sinfully decadent maple treat that tastes like pure heaven.

37. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

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A sweet & creamy fudge that tastes exactly like chocolate chip cookie dough! No eggs so it’s perfectly safe to eat. If you’re looking for an extra sweet treat this Holiday and Christmas season then you have to try this chocolate chip cookie dough fudge!

38. Butterscotch Fudge

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With just three ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, you can have smooth, rich butterscotch fudge to share with a crowd!

From: Pillsbury

39. S’mores Fudge

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S’mores Fudge with a graham cracker crust anddelicious marshmallow fudge topping sandwiching delicious chocolate fudge! If fudge is your thing, this is aneasy fudge recipethat everyone will love.

40. Easy Cookies & Cream Fudge

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Sometimes you just need something cool, rich, chocolatey and creamy. Especially in the summertime. It doesn’t get much cooler, richer, chocolatey or creamier than this easy cookie and cream fudge! I promise you, once your friends, co-workers, or neighbors try this they will be begging you for the recipe.

41. Butter Pecan Fudge

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Butter Pecan Fudge is wonderfully buttery and creamy with little bits of crunchy toasted pecans. It’s perfect for when you’re craving fudge, but not something chocolate and it makes a wonderful holiday treat for gift giving.

42. Lemon Fudge

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There is something magical about adding Lemon Fudge to holiday goody plates! I’m not sure if it’s the pretty bright yellow color, or the refreshing lemon flavor that makes it such a stand out! Either way, you are going to fall in love with Lemon Fudge and people are going to beg you for the recipe!

43. Unicorn Fudge

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This week, I made some bright and colorful white chocolate Unicorn Fudge that is guaranteed to brighten up anyone’s day. If you haven’t noticed, the Unicorn trend has taken the Instagram baking world by storm.

44. Winter White Red Velvet Fudge

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This Winter White Red Velvet Fudge is delicious, beautiful and perfect for any season! Make it for your next party or for gifts!

45. Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge

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Chocolate Caramel Fudgeis easy-to-make salted caramel topped chocolate fudge.

46. Cake Batter Fudge

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This creamyCake Batter Fudgeis an irresistible sweet treat with cake batter flavors. You only need 10 minutes of prep time to make this easy, no-bake recipe! Perfect for a party or DIY gift idea.

From: TipBuzz

47. Chocolate Fudge

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My foolproof chocolate fudge is rich, creamy, and so decadent!

48. Orange Creamsicle Fudge

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Orange Creamsicle Fudgeis like your favorite ice cream treat from the truck – but it doesn’t melt! Just the right amount of sweet for an afternoon jolt of happiness.

49. Key Lime Pie Fudge

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A quick and tasty recipe for fudge with all the flavors of a Key Lime Pie. This easy recipe requires no candy thermometer and is ready to eat in under ninety minutes!

50. Pumpkin White Chocolate Fudge

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FAQs

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
Mar 8, 2023

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

How do you make Paula Deen's 5 minute fudge? ›

directions
  1. Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Add in chocolate chips; cook until melted.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows, vanilla and nuts. Mix well.
  4. Pour into a 8-inch pan. Cool cut into squares.

What thickens fudge? ›

If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream. Stir the fudge as it heats, but only until the sugar in the chocolate is completely melted again.

What not to do when making fudge? ›

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Candy Shop-Worthy Fudge and Caramels
  1. Using the Wrong Pan. All candy and confections start by melting sugar. ...
  2. Stirring the Sugar. ...
  3. Not Using a Candy Thermometer. ...
  4. Leaving Out the Parchment Paper Lining. ...
  5. Skipping the Cooking Spray. ...
  6. Scraping the Pot. ...
  7. Using a Cold Knife to Slice.
Dec 16, 2015

What makes high quality fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

Should I stir fudge while boiling? ›

Stir the ingredients to dissolve the sugar until the mixture comes to a boil. If your recipe uses milk, stirring will keep the mixture from curdling. But once it reaches about 236–238 degrees F/113–114 degrees C (the "soft-ball" stage), do not stir it or even shake the pan.

Why is my old fashioned fudge not hardening? ›

If you didn't reach the correct temperature during the cooking process, it might not set properly. Use a candy thermometer to ensure that you reach the recommended temperature. Overcooking or Undercooking:Solution: Cooking the fudge for too long or too short a time can affect its texture.

What happens if you cook fudge too long? ›

Candy that isn't cooked long enough will end up too soft; overcooking makes fudge crumbly or hard. High-quality fudge has many small crystals. If the process of crystallization begins too early, fewer crystals form and they become much larger.

What makes Mackinac Island fudge? ›

The team has the process down pat: One person weighs the ingredients—raw chocolate from Germany, sugar from Bay City, and cream and butter—into a copper kettle set over a propane gas burner. The maker constantly stirs with an oak paddle until the sugary mixture reaches a roaring boil, about 16 to 17 minutes.

What is in Mackinac Island fudge? ›

Ingredients. Milk, cream, sugar, corn syrup, skim milk, high fructose corn syrup, whey, water, chocolate liquor, hydrogenated coconut oil, peanut oil, alkalized cocoa, mono and diglycerides, buttermilk, butter, natural flavors, soy lecithin, pectin, salt, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, guar gum, annatto (color), vanilla.

What is the ball method fudge? ›

The cold water test

Drop a piece of hot fudge into a glass filled with ice water. It should form a soft ball that can easily flatten between your fingers. Repeat this test every two minutes, each time using a clean spoon, until the fudge has the desired consistency.

Why does my fudge fall apart when I cut it? ›

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

Can you fix fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 3) Sieve together some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and gradually work this into your unset fudge until it reaches the consistency of dough, then roll out and cut into squares, or shape into balls and then roll in powdered sugar (roll the balls in icing sugar, not yourself).

Why does my fudge crumble when I cut it? ›

Overcooking or Undercooking:Solution: Cooking the fudge for too long or too short a time can affect its texture. Follow the recipe instructions closely and use a timer to avoid overcooking.

Should you stir fudge constantly? ›

Stir Constantly: Stir the fudge mixture continuously, especially during the melting process, to prevent burning and ensure even cooking. Use Sweetened Condensed Milk: Sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and creaminess to fudge, creating a smooth texture.

Do you stir fudge while it is boiling? ›

Brush the sides of the pan with a wet brush at the beginning of cooking to dissolve sugar crystals stuck to the sides. Never stir the mixture during cooking or sugar could crystallize again. The mixture may seize and become grainy. Use a candy thermometer or conduct a cold water test to check if the fudge is done.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

What keeps fudge from getting hard? ›

Too Soft or Too Hard Fudge

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

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