20 Recipes for Fabulous Fudge – Tip Junkie (2024)

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Wondering how to make Fabulous FudgeRecipesperfect for gifting giving or just holiday baking? I’ve got your back with severalrecipes to take holiday fudge making to a whole new level! The best thing about fudge is that you make add so many things for amazing variations. Some of the tasty recipes include salted caramel fudge, gingerbread oreo fudge, pumpkin fudge, egg nog fudge, easy fudge recipes, low carb fudge recipes, plus recipes using candy bars! There is nothing quite like fudge, and these recipes will give you tons of ideas on how to make it spectacular. {{knuckle bumps}}

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1. Easy Salted Caramel Fudge ~ If you like easy, peasy, then this recipe is for you! Rumor has it that thisfudge is as EASY as it is DELICIOUS! If you love sweet and salty like I do, this recipe is a winner!

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2. Gingerbread Oreo Fudge ~ This fudge recipe is made with seasonal Oreos, you have have to strike while the iron is hot. When you see the gingerbread Oreos on the shelves, be sure to pick up a box so that you can make this lovely recipe!

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3. Pumpkin Fudge ~ I love that this recipe is simple! You won’t need acandy thermometer or special equipment to make this delicious pumpkin fudge recipe!

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4. Eggnog Fudge ~ I’ve never tried eggnog fudge, but it’s definitely on my list. This recipefor eggnog fudge can be made in about 30 minutes and you have a yummy edible gift. {score}

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5. Low Carb Fruit and Nut Fudge ~ This is a great recipe for low carb lovers usinglow carb sweetened condensed milk! Looks like a good one!

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6. Winter White Red Velvet Fudge ~ The swirling may take a bit of technique by these red velvet swirled fudge pieces look divine.

Fudge Made with Candy Bars

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7. Reese’s Fudge ~ Made with just 3 ingredients, this Reese’s Fudge tastes just like the inside of Reese’s Pieces! It’s so super easy to make, too!

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8. Malt Ball Fudge ~This Malt Ball Fudge recipe is filled with rich chocolate Ovaltine and chopped candy, so you know it’s delicious.

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9. 4 Ingredient Rocky Road Fudge Recipe ~ You’ll just need 4 ingredients to make this fudge that looks so amazing my mouth is watering. Looks almost better than a Rocky Road candy bar.

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10. No Bake Mint Oreo Fudge ~ This rich, creamy peppermint fudge filled and sprinkled with chocolatey Oreo cookies creation looks heavenly….and best of all, it’s no bake!

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11. Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Fudge ~This Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Fudge is perfect for peanut butter lovers! It contains smooth peanut butter fudge filled with Nutter Butter cookies. Yep! This took fudge to a whole new level.

Fudge

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12. Easy Fudge Recipe ~ For a great recipe for a beginner, try this one.No thermometer. You can make it in the microwave. You can easily customize it to make different kinds. It’s Fast. It’s Easy. It’s Delicious. Plus, there’s no failing.

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13. Orange Julius Fudge ~ Inspired by the Orange Julius dring, this fudge recipe has my mouth watering. It’s the perfect gift for friends that remember going to the mall to get Orange Julius’!

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14. Cherry Fudge with Dark Chocolate ~ For cherry and dark chocolate lovers, this recipe looks like your go-to. It hassmooth cherry fudge with chunks of dried cherries, and it’s topped with dark chocolate! Yummy.

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15. Cotton Candy Fudge ~ This recipe isn’t necessarily winter seasonal, but I can’t help but think of the delight of a child upon receiving this recipe, can you? It actually incorporates cotton candy in it!

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16. White Chocolate Mint Fudge ~ This recipe is less sweet than most fudge recipes and tastes more like cheesecake. {{yum}} Plus, the addition of mint extract gives it a wintery flavor but you can edit it out if you prefer pure chocolate!

How to Make Fudge

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17. Easy Nutella Fudge ~ Everyone loves Nutella, so this easy recipe is a must have this holiday season!

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18. Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge ~ I LOVE that this chocolate peanut butter fudge is made it the microwave. Plus, it’s an edible gift from your kitchen you can have made in no time! What’s not to adore?

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19. Easy Homemade Fudge Recipe ~ Here’s a great easy, basic homemade fudge recipe. You can mix it up a bit by adding walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts or pecans. Or, if you really want to make it interesting, you can add candied jalapenos, like the baker did. {{wow}}

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20. Creamy Low-Carb Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge ~ This only makes a small batch, but it’s great for those that are eating low carb!

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FAQs

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

How do you make fudge firmer? ›

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

What not to do when making fudge? ›

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Candy Shop-Worthy Fudge and Caramels
  1. Using the Wrong Pan. All candy and confections start by melting sugar. ...
  2. Stirring the Sugar. ...
  3. Not Using a Candy Thermometer. ...
  4. Leaving Out the Parchment Paper Lining. ...
  5. Skipping the Cooking Spray. ...
  6. Scraping the Pot. ...
  7. Using a Cold Knife to Slice.
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Is evaporated milk or condensed milk better for fudge? ›

Evaporated milk doesn't have sugar added. The sweetened condended milk is needed as no extra sugar is added to the fudge. If evaporated milk were used then the fudge would not be sweet enough and also would still be too soft unless the fudge is frozen.

Why is my old fashioned fudge not hardening? ›

Fudge usually behaves this way when it's not cooked to a high enough temperature (due to oversight or a faulty candy thermometer).

How long do you boil fudge to get to soft ball stage? ›

How long does it take to make fudge:
  1. about 18 min to reach boiling.
  2. about 40 minutes to reach soft ball stage.
  3. 60 minutes to cool.
  4. 28 minutes to beat in a KitchenAid (your time for this may vary)
  5. 4 hours to set.

Why did my fudge turn out like taffy? ›

If the temperature is too low, the fudge will be too soft and sticky, and if it's too high, it will turn into a hard, crumbly mess. The ideal temperature to cook fudge is between 232-234 degrees F (111-112 degrees C).

Why do you add vanilla to fudge? ›

Vanilla enhances the flavour of chocolate by adding creaminess, balancing sweetness, and countering acidity and bitterness.

Can you redo fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 4) If you think the reason it didn't set was because you didn't heat it to the right temperature, you could try putting it back into the pan and re-cooking.

Can I reboil fudge that didn't set? ›

How can you fix soft fudge? Put it in a microwave safe bowl that is large enough that it won't boil over. Reheat it to the boiling point and cook for about 3 more minutes. Then you can beat some powdered sugar into it if this doesn't make it set.

When to stop beating fudge? ›

Once the mixture has cooled enough, use a wooden spoon or an electric hand mixer to beat the fudge until you see the very first signs of the mixture shifting from glossy to matte. Believe yourself when you think you see them! If you over-mix the fudge it will set in your pot.

Why does my fudge crumble when I cut it? ›

Candy that isn't cooked long enough will end up too soft; overcooking makes fudge crumbly or hard. High-quality fudge has many small crystals. If the process of crystallization begins too early, fewer crystals form and they become much larger.

What keeps fudge from getting hard? ›

If there is too much evaporation, when the cooking time is too long, there will not be enough water left in the fudge and it will be too hard. Conversely, if the cooking time is too brief and there is not enough evaporation, too much water will remain and the fudge will be too soft.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

Why won t my fudge go hard? ›

You wait patiently, only to discover that it's still a sticky, gummy mess. But don't despair or throw out the entire pan of fudge: You can probably remedy the situation. Fudge usually behaves this way when it's not cooked to a high enough temperature (due to oversight or a faulty candy thermometer).

What happens if you use sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk in fudge? ›

Don't Substitute One for the Other

Thus, using condensed milk in a recipe that requires evaporated milk will yield an overly sweet dish.

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