Description

This Best Christmas Fudge Recipe is a rich, creamy, no-bake holiday treat made with just a few ingredients. Perfect for gifting, parties, or last-minute Christmas desserts, this festive fudge requires no thermometer and comes together in minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Fudge Ingredients:

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
3 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings & Mix-ins:

Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Holiday sprinkles
Chopped walnuts or pecans
White chocolate chips or drizzle
Dried cranberries
Sea salt flakes

2-Ingredient Fudge Variation:

1 can sweetened condensed milk
3 cups chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white)

Instructions

Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
Melt Base: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
Add Flavor: Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Pour & Decorate: Transfer fudge to the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Add sprinkles, nuts, crushed candy canes, or other festive toppings.
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Slice & Serve: Lift fudge out using parchment, cut into squares, and enjoy.

Stovetop Option:

Melt chocolate and condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.

Notes

If fudge is too soft, freeze briefly or melt again and add more chocolate.
Melt chocolate slowly to prevent graininess.
Customize with peppermint, peanut butter, espresso, or holiday sprinkles for fun flavor twists.
Perfect for gifting in tins, bags, jars, or dessert boxes.
Fudge freezes beautifully—wrap tightly for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (no bake)
Category: Dessert, No-Bake, Holiday
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 180
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: Christmas Fudge, No Bake Fudge, Holiday Fudge Recipe, Easy Fudge Recipe, Festive Chocolate Fudge