Growing up, my mom made THE BEST fudge every Christmas. As a matter of fact, it was one of my favorite parts of Christmas growing up. I looked forward to eating my mom’s delicious fudge once a year during the holiday season. I love the simplicity of this recipe and the fact that it’s done cooking in less than a half hour makes it one of my favorite Christmas desserts to bake! It’s also a no-bake dessert which is one of my favorite types of Christmas treats! If you love fudge, you’ll fall head over heels with my mouthwatering Peanut Butter Fudge recipe!
Kitchen Best SellersThis sweet, chocolaty recipe brings back all the nostalgia of growing up with a house that smelled like a candy factory around Christmastime! If you’re on the hunt for the best fudge recipe, I promise you this is one in a million! I can’t ever keep my hands off it! If you like Christmas baking, you’ll love my Christmas Crack, Oreo Truffles, Hot Chocolate on a Stick, Peppermint Bark, Pumpkin Roll, and Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins!
Ingredients in Fudge
Butter. One stick of unsalted butter is needed.
Milk. For the creamiest texture, use whole milk or at least 2 percent.
Granulated sugar. Granulated sugar is needed to sweeten the fudge.
Brown sugar. Packed brown sugar gives the fudge a sweet taste.
Salt. Just a pinch helps balance out the sweetness in this recipe.
Home Best SellersVanilla. Vanilla extract helps provide a sweet flavor.
Cocoa powder. Make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder which gives the fudge its brown color.
Powdered sugar. Powdered or confectioner’s sugar is needed to sweeten this dessert.
How to Make the Best Fudge
1). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and cut it to fit.
2). Combine the butter, both sugars, milk, and salt in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook for six minutes on low heat, stirring constantly.
3). Cool mixture slightly. Add vanilla, cocoa, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
4). Pour fudge onto a baking sheet or silicone mat and let cool. Form a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Fudge
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter or one stick
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and cut it to fit.
- Combine the butter, both sugars, milk, and salt in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook for six minutes on low heat, stirring constantly.
- Cool mixture slightly. Add vanilla, cocoa, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Pour fudge onto a baking sheet or silicone mat and let cool. Form a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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