Relax this holiday season and make this simple 5-ingredient Christmas Fudge in under 10 minutes! No more fussing over a pot of boiling sugar. This Christmas candy is so much easier to make than traditional fudge.
The holidays are stressful enough that keeping your fudge-making simple will help you enjoy more time doing other fun holiday activities.
This fudge is so easy to make. You don't need a candy thermometer. You don't need to stand over a pot of boiling sugar. And you don't have to worry about your fudge crystallizing.
You simply melt white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk together, then stir in a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and a splash of almond extract to make this fudge taste like a creamy version of a Christmas cookie.
Top the fudge with red, white, and green sprinkles, and it's ready to go!
The sprinkles make this fudge look so festive. I used a combination of red, white, and green Jimmies and confetti sprinkles (the circles), but you can add nonpareils or any shape Christmas sprinkles you like. There are snowflakes, Christmas trees, candy canes, and more.
If you want to make even more fudge for Christmas, be sure to check out our other easy Christmas fudge recipes. We've shared recipes to create Grinch Fudge, A Christmas Story Fudge, ReindeerFudge, Snowman Fudge, Eggnog Fudge, and Peppermint Bark Fudge, and they are just as easy to make as all of our other easy fudge recipes.
We even shared a round-up of 30+ fudge recipes that are perfect for Christmas.
how to make Christmas fudge
When I set out to create these creamy squares of Christmas Fudge, I decided to start with our basic Vanilla Fudge recipe, which uses white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
To change things up a bit, I swapped out the vanilla for a splash of pure almond extract, which gives this fudge a flavor reminiscent of my favorite Christmas cut-out cookies.
If you prefer, you can use peppermint extract if you enjoy the cool, crisp flavor of mint or use coconut extract for a tropical flavor.
make white chocolate fudge topped with sprinkles
- Line an 8-inch square pan with non-stick tin foil or parchment paper. See the video below for a quick and easy trick to neatly lining your pan using tin foil. Be sure to check out our Easy Fudge FAQ page for more tips and tricks to making homemade fudge even easier.
- Stir together 20 ounces of white chocolate chips and one (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat at 70% power for 90 seconds. NOTE: If you are using pure white chocolate (bars or chips that contain cocoa butter), increase the amount to 24 ounces.
- Let the bowl rest in the microwave for 3 minutes before stirring. This allows the heat in the bowl to help melt all the chocolate evenly.
- If needed, you can microwave at 70% power for an additional 10-15 seconds until all the chunks of chocolate have melted.
- Alternatively, you can melt the white chocolate and condensed milk in a saucepan or, preferably, a double boiler set over low heat on the stove.
- Heat, stirring occasionally, until 75% of the chocolate is melted, then remove from the heat and let rest for 3 minutes before stirring until melted.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract and a pinch of salt, to taste.
- Pour the fudge into your pan and spread it into an even layer.
- Cover the entire surface of the fudge with red, white, and green sprinkles.
- Cover with plastic wrap or tin foil and either set aside at room temperature for at least 4 hours until firm or chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until firm.
- Uncover and use the tin foil or parchment paper in the pan to lift the fudge out, then peel that off and set the fudge on a cutting board.
- Cut the firm fudge into 25 squares.
How to Store Fudge for Christmas to Keep It Fresh
If you want to make your Christmas fudge ahead of time, proper storage is the secret to keeping it soft, creamy, and delicious. Whether you are keeping it on the counter or freezing it for the holidays, follow these easy steps to make your homemade fudge last.
Room Temperature Storage (Up to 1 Month)
For short-term storage, keep your fudge at room temperature away from direct heat or sunlight.
Wrap it: Wrap the fudge tightly in wax paper.
Choose the right container: Place the wrapped fudge in an airtight container. Metal tins are the absolute best choice for keeping fudge soft and fresh for weeks!
How to Freeze Fudge for Christmas (Up to 3 Months)
If you are baking weeks in advance, freezing fudge is a fantastic option. Just follow these steps carefully to avoid freezer burn:
Double-Wrap: Wrap the fudge tightly in wax paper first, then add a second layer of aluminum foil or Press 'n Seal.
Seal: Place the double-wrapped fudge into a heavy-duty freezer zip-top bag or an airtight container.
Freeze: Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Thaw Frozen Fudge
To keep your fudge from getting soggy, it must be thawed correctly:
Remove the container from the freezer and place it on the counter.
DO NOT open the container or bag for 2 to 3 hours. Leaving it sealed prevents condensation from ruining the texture.
Once fully thawed, unwrap and serve!
Supplies
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- 20-24 ounces white chocolate chips *see note below
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla, peppermint, or coconut extract)
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup Christmas sprinkles
- Line an 8-inch square pan with non-stick tin foil or parchment paper sprayed lightly with baking spray.
- Combine the white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat at 70% power for 90 seconds then let the bowl rest in the microwave for 3 minutes.
- Stir until melted.
- If needed, heat for additional 10-15 seconds at 70% power, allowing the fudge to rest before stirring until completely melted.
- Stir in the almond extract and salt.
- Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle with red, white, and green Christmas sprinkles.
Tap the pan on the counter a few times to ensure the sprinkles have attached to the fudge.
- Cover and set aside for about 4 hours or refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm.
- Remove from pan and peel off foil or parchment.
Cut fudge into 25 equal squares.
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Store the fudge in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
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