20 Best Christmas Fudge Recipes

Why not whip up a batch of rich and delicious fudge for the holidays? This collection has the best Christmas fudge recipes and is perfect for sharing or gifting.

This list has something for everyone, from easy green and red swirled fudge to Christmas cookie fudge.

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Christmas Fudge

Red and green fudge on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

With 10 minutes of prep time and just three ingredients, you can make the prettiest swirled holiday fudge. This recipe makes for rich, chewy fudge that practically melts in your mouth.

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Christmas Sugar Cookie Fudge

Easy fudge made with sugar cookie mix. — Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

Grab a package of sugar cookie mix to make this holiday fudge. You can whip this up with a microwave and a few bowls. Each creamy bite packs so much sugar cookie flavor.

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Salted Caramel Turtle Fudge

Squares of salted caramel fudge with pecans. — Photo Credit: The Baking Chocolatess

Bring a favorite classic candy like turtles to your next batch of fudge for the most decadent and delicious holiday treat. This salted caramel and pecan fudge is a must-try recipe.

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

A batch of three ingredient holiday Fudge with crushed candy canes over the top. — Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living

You can make this tasty treat with peppermint extract, dark chocolate, and condensed milk. Include it in cookie trays, package it up to pass out at work, or plate a tray to snack on at your party.

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Little Debbie White Chocolate Christmas Fudge

Fudge made to look like Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes. — Photo Credit: Rose Bakes

This recipe brings the flavor of iconic Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes to rich and creamy fudge. Not only are these adorable treats tasty, but they also make amazing food gifts because they’re so festive.

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Old-Fashioned Maple Fudge

A batch of old-fashioned maple fudge offers melt-in-your-mouth goodness to make your holidays memorable.

It’s also naturally gluten-free, so it’s a great choice if you need a gift or treat for someone on a gluten-free diet.

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Holiday White Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge

White chocolate and marshmallow fudge with m&m candy mixed in. — Photo Credit: The Baking Chocolatess

Bring the rich creaminess of white chocolate and marshmallows together for a festive dessert. Sprinkle festive M&M candies and some sprinkles over the top and slice into squares before serving.

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Gingerbread Present Fudge

Fudge coated with white chocolate and decorated to look like gifts. — Photo Credit: Living Sweet Moments

It wouldn’t be the holiday without the festive flavor of gingerbread on the dessert table. With hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla, this recipe has so much flavor. Aren’t these the cutest?

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Andes Mint Fudge

Fudge made with Andes Mint candies. — Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

A batch of Andes mint fudge is a must-make recipe for the holiday season.

The middle layer uses green food coloring, but using red food coloring would also be festive and fun. You can also skip the food coloring altogether if you want to.

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Gumdrop Fudge

Fudge made of vanilla and gumdrop candies. — Photo Credit: Crayons and Cravings

Not only is the combination of vanilla fudge and gumdrops delicious, but it’s also festive. This recipe is a must-make for the holidays and comes together quickly in just 15 minutes.

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Gingerbread Fudge

Making fudge doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process. This recipe makes the best gingerbread fudge, and it only requires around 15 minutes of prep time and three ingredients.

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Hot Cocoa Fudge

Squares of hot chocolate fudge with mini marshmallows. — Photo Credit: In The Kids Kitchen

This fudge combines two seasonal favorites, hot cocoa and fudge, into one delicious candy.

This recipe needs only four ingredients to make the most delicious fudge, complete with a mini marshmallow layer.

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Red Velvet Fudge

This pretty swirled red velvet fudge is irresistible and only needs three ingredients. A plate of this red velvet fudge will disappear in no time at any holiday potluck.

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Christmas Coal Fudge

Black of fudge that looks like coal. — Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

This lump of coal fudge has the best white chocolate flavor. It also makes a fun stocking stuffer for kids.

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Cookies and Cream Fudge

Cookies and Cream Oreo Fudge on a white background. — Photo Credit: Cooking with Janica

Get your cookies and cream fix with this two-ingredient creamy fudge recipe. Plus, you can even make it in the microwave.

Cookies and cream is one of those flavors that’s a hit at any gathering, including Christmas parties.

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Chocolate Fudge

This simple recipe makes super-rich fudge that rivals candy shops but is made with just two ingredients. Sprinkles are optional, but definitely add some festive fun.

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Cranberry Orange Fudge

A stack of microwave fudge with cranberries and oranges. — Photo Credit: Dinners Done Quick

Cranberries and oranges make the best mix-ins for microwave fudge. This recipe is so easy to recreate that even if you’ve never made fudge, you will get perfect results every time.

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