A Christmas Story fudge

If you’re hosting “A Christmas Story” party or know a fan of the classic movie, you might need to make this A Christmas Story fudge. Just a few ingredients, made in the microwave, and sure to be a conversation-starter. 

A Christmas Story fudge

This A Christmas Story fudge recipe had me laughing the whole time I was making it.

I hope we all know the now-classic movie scene from A Christmas Story, where Ralphie, helping his father change a flat tire on the way home from visiting Santa, spills the bolts and shouts, “Oh, fudge!” Only he didn’t say “fudge,” did he?

Nope. And thus, Ralphie’s mother washes his mouth out with soap.

Specifically, she washes his mouth out with a red bar of Lifebuoy soap. Here, I write “Oh fudge!” on the soap fudge, but if you’re going for authenticity, you can also write “Lifebuoy.”

“soap” fudge

So A Christmas Story fudge takes that scene quite literally.

These “soap” bars of fudge are a good size, so when it comes to eating, sharing a piece may be wise. Then again, it’s so delicious… you might need a whole bar. Like all of our fudge recipes, this fudge needs only a few ingredients and can be made in the microwave.

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This recipe was originally posted in November 2018 and updated in November 2021.

how to make A Christmas Story fudge

To make A Christmas Story fudge, you will need  silicone soap molds and stone stamp letters. Alternatively, you can pour the fudge into an 8-inch square baking pan and just cut rectangles, but I really like the look of the fudge from the molds.

supplies and ingredients to make fudge 

• silicone soap molds
• stone stamp letters 
• 2 2/3 cups white chocolate chips (16 ounces)
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces) 
• pinch salt 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• red food coloring 

how to make soap fudge 

Let’s make fudge! 

step one: microwave your ingredients 

In a large, microwave-safe bowl, place the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.

Microwave at 70 percent power for 90 seconds. Stir well, using the residual heat to full melt the chocolate until the mixture is very smooth.

Alternatively, you can set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water) on the stove-top.

Please note, the recipe here uses Nestle-brand white “morsels,” which is actually confectionery coating. If you’re using white confectionery coating chips (no cocoa butter listed in the ingredients)), use 16 ounces. If using pure white chocolate (with cocoa butter listed in the ingredients), use 19 ounces.

step two: add the stir-ins 

Stir in a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Stir until you achieve the color you like. I suggest Americolor Soft Gel Paste food coloring.

Pour the mixture into the soap molds. Depending on how much you fill each cavity, you should get 6 to 8 bars of “soap.”

The molds come with two sets of six, so you will have some empty cavities. Place the molds on a baking tray and chill.

step three: add the letters 

Chill the fudge until it’s set enough to remove from the molds, two hours. Overturn the fudge onto a baking tray and use the stamps to impress your saying into the fudge. Keep the fudge in the refrigerator until time to serve or gift.

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A Christmas Story fudge printable recipe

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A Christmas Story fudge

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

2 mins

Chill for

2 hrs

Total Time

32 mins

 

A Christmas Story fudge, a fun and easy "bar of soap" fudge recipe to celebrate the classic holiday movie. 

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: A Christmas Story fudge

Calories: 310 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 cups white chocolate chips 16 ounces-- SEE NOTES!
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ouces
• pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• red food coloring

Instructions

1. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave at 70 percent power for 90 seconds. Stir well, using the residual heat to full melt the chocolate until the mixture is very smooth. 

2. Alternatively, you can set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water) on the stove-top. 
   

3. Add the salt, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Stir well and add food coloring until desired shade is achieved

4. Pour into food-save silicone soap molds. (You should have 6 to 8 bars.) Place the molds on a baking tray and chill for 2 hours. 

5. Overturn the fudge bars onto a baking tray lined with wax or parchment paper. Use stone stamps to write "Lifebuoy" or "Oh Fudge" on the bars. Return to the refrigerator to chill until serving. 

6. Calories based on a half-bar of fudge. 

Recipe Notes

Please note, the recipe here uses Nestle-brand white “morsels,” which is actually confectionery coating. If you’re using white confectionery coating chips (no cocoa butter listed in the ingredients, use 16 ounces. If using pure white chocolate (with cocoa butter listed in the ingredients), use 19 ounces.

more A Christmas Story food ideas

If you’re making this fudge recipe because you’re hosting A Christmas Story party (an A Christmas Story party?), here are more fun food ideas.

• Check out these leg lamp cookies. A major award!
• Find more A Christmas Story cookies here.
• You might need to make some “Ovaltini” cocktails.
• Don’t forget the pink bunny outfit!

more easy Christmas fudge recipes

Fudge is the best, easiest homemade food gift idea this season. Here are a few more ideas for holiday fudge.

Grinch fudge

eggnog fudge 

peppermint bark fudge