17 Christmas Fudge Recipes So Easy, Even Santa Could Make Them

These holiday fudge recipes are a must-try for anyone looking to make festive, fuss-free treats! With fun ideas like Grinch fudge and quick 2-ingredient peanut butter fudge, they’re perfect for beginner bakers and family baking days. Whether you’re creating sweet memories with the kids or crafting gifts for friends, these recipes are guaranteed to bring extra joy to your holiday season!

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Creamy Hot Chocolate Fudge

Wide view of hot chocolate fudge stacked high on a plate from the side with more fudge and a mug of hot chocolate nearby. — Image Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

Warm up your taste buds with this magical hot chocolate fudge! It’s packed with all the cozy, chocolaty goodness of hot cocoa, but in fudge form—plus marshmallows for extra fun. Perfect for making together on chilly afternoons!
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Creamy Vanilla Fudge

Wide view of pieces of vanilla fudge decorated with green chocolate Christmas trees and sprinkles. — Image Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

Get ready to fall in love with this super creamy vanilla fudge! It’s sweet, buttery, and practically melts in your mouth, making it the perfect treat for holiday baking with the kiddos. So easy to make, it’s the ideal recipe for beginner bakers and little helpers alike.
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2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

This 2-ingredient peanut butter fudge is as simple as it gets, yet so incredibly tasty! With just peanut butter and frosting, it’s a melt-in-your-mouth treat that kids will love to help mix and spread.
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Peppermint Fudge Delight

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This peppermint fudge brings all the holiday cheer in every bite! With a deliciously smooth chocolate base and a peppermint crunch that’s just the right amount of festive, it’s a fun, colorful treat the whole family will love.
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Cookies and Cream Fudge

Calling all Oreo fans! This cookies and cream fudge is like your favorite cookie in fudge form, with chunks of Oreos mixed into a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth base. It’s the perfect treat for sharing with friends or enjoying as a fun family baking project.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeyes

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Chocolate and peanut butter lovers, this one’s for you! These bite-sized buckeyes are easy to make round peanut butter fudge dipped in chocolate, and they’re so delicious you won’t be able to stop at one. Famous in the midwest, you will love every creamy bite!
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Sugar Cookie Fudge

If you love sugar cookies, you’ll go wild for this fudge! It’s sweet, creamy, and topped with sprinkles to make it look as festive as it tastes. Easy enough for the little ones to help, and a treat that’ll definitely disappear fast!
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Buckeye Pretzel Bites

Fans of peanut butter and chocolate buckeyes will love the sweet and salty combo if these buckeye pretzel bites! Peanut butter fudge is sandwiched between two pretzels and then topped with chocolate for the perfect sweet and salty combo!
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Caramel Fudge

This rich and creamy caramel fudge is like a little bite of caramel heaven! Smooth, decadent, and a fun twist on traditional fudge, it’s perfect for anyone who loves the sweet flavor of caramel. Easy to make and even easier to devour!
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Red Velvet Fudge

This Red Velvet Fudge is a deliciously creamy, festive treat that’s perfect for the holidays! With its gorgeous red color and white chocolate topping, it’s as pretty as it is tasty. Best of all, it’s simple to make, so even beginner cooks can whip up this show-stopping dessert. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

Grinch Fudge

This festive Grinch fudge is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face! With bright green layers and a sweet, chocolatey flavor, it’s a fun twist on a holiday classic that kids will love to make and eat.
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Christmas Fudge

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This Christmas fudge is a simple, crowd-pleasing treat that tastes as festive as it looks! Easy to make, with a rich, buttery flavor that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting to neighbors.
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Gumdrop Fudge

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Who says gumdrops are just for decorating? This fun gumdrop fudge is a sweet surprise with chewy gumdrop pieces mixed into a creamy fudge base. It’s a colorful treat the kids will love to help make and taste!
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Coca-Cola Fudge

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This fizzy and fun Coca-Cola fudge is a treat that’ll totally surprise your taste buds! The classic soda flavor adds a unique twist to the creamy fudge base, and it’s a great recipe to make with the kids during the holidays.
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Butterbeer Fudge

Transport your taste buds straight to the wizarding world with this butterbeer fudge! Sweet, creamy, and with just a hint of butterscotch, it’s the perfect treat for Harry Potter fans and anyone who loves fun, festive fudge.
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Easy Cranberry Fudge

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This easy cranberry fudge is a sweet, tart holiday treat that’s perfect for making with little helpers. With a smooth white chocolate base and a pop of cranberry flavor, it’s a festive and colorful addition to your dessert table.
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Funfetti Fudge

Colorful funfetti sprinkle fudge cut in pieces in cupcake liners. — *Image Credit: Wonder Mom Wannabe*

This funfetti fudge is packed with colorful sprinkles and tons of sweetness! Perfect for any occasion, it’s an easy and playful treat that even kids can help make. It’s guaranteed to bring joy to your holiday celebrations.