Easy Christmas Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe (2024)

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Christmas Cookie Fudge Recipe is an easy-to-make holiday fudge, so rich and creamy and who doesn’t love Christmas sugar cookies? Soft, velvety fudge – 5 ingredients and 10 minutes! And it’s not just for the holidays, change the sprinkles for any occasion.

You won’t be able to keep your hands off this addictive recipe! It’s one of those irresistible treats that will have your friends and family returning for “just one more bite.”

For more cookie-inspired desserts, try these , Crumbl Sugar Cookies, these pan banging sugar cookies or my classic Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie!

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Why You Will Love this Christmas Cookie Fudge Recipe

  • Easy to Make | Don’t be intimidated by making fudge. This no bake fudge recipe will show how easy it is to create such a silky and rich treat with simple ingredients and only a few steps!
  • Great for Many Occasions | A baby shower, kid’s birthday party, office potluck, Valentine’s Day treat—You name it! Swap the color of the sprinkles to make this recipe perfect for any occasion, not just the holiday season.
  • Share the Sweetness | Sugar cookie fudge is an excellent edible gift for your neighbors, teachers, co-workers, family, and friends and stands out on Christmas cookie trays!

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I made this fudge several times over the holidays for parties — along with these easy Crockpot Peanut Clusters (amazing). The comments I received on the fudge were so fun, “I can’t stop eating this”, “It’s kind of like divinity“, “Oh my goodness, this is amazing!”

Simple Ingredients for easy fudge recipe

  • Sweetened condensed milk | Traditional fudge is often made with evaporated milk. However, to make this no-bake recipe nice and simple, you’ll use sweetened condensed milk instead. Be sure to grab the correct ingredient at the store, as they are often on the shelf next to one another and easily confused.
  • White chocolate chips | Use good quality chocolate baking chips for the chocolatey base of the Christmas fudge recipe. I used Ghirardelli.
  • Sugar cookie mix | A box or bag of your favorite sugar cookie mix gives the fudge its sugar cookie flavor. I tested using Krusteaz Sugar Cookie mix and Betty Crocker; both were great!
  • Butter | For extra flavor and a smoother texture.
  • Vanilla extract | Vanilla brings out the sweet sugar cookie notes of the white chocolate fudge.
  • Marshmallow fluff or creme | The final touch for this sugar cookie-inspired fudge is a jar of marshmallow crème or fluff—YUM

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How to Make Christmas Cookie Fudge Recipe

I love easy recipes that are not fussy; most fudge requires a candy thermometer and careful watching, not this recipe, it’s ready in minutes! Easy, delicious and pretty holiday treat!

Get started with sugar cookie Christmas fudge by taking out a square pan and spraying it with a little non-stick cooking spray or spray oil. Then, line the pan with parchment paper, the oil will help the paper stick. Cut the parchment paper to allow some to hang over the edge of the pan. This will help when you are ready to lift out and cut the fudge.

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Now, grab a medium sauce pan, the butter, and the sweetened condensed milk. Set the stovetop to medium-low heat and melt the butter, then add the sweetened condensed milk. Stir the ingredients until the mixture becomes nice and hot, which won’t take long.

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Open up the bag of white chocolate chips and sugar cookie mix. Next, add the two to the saucepan and whisk or stir until all ingredients are melted and silky smooth!

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Then, remove the pan from the stove and add the vanilla extract. Finally, stir in the marshmallow fluff until it is well incorporated and smooth. Then, mix in the colorful sprinkles! Ta-da!

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You’re almost done with this super simple recipe! Just pour the velvety fudge mixture into the prepared dish and smooth if needed. If you’d like, add more tasty Christmas sprinkles to the top of the fudge. Next, place the dish in the refrigerator and allow the sugar cookie fudge to set.

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Storing this recipe in the fridge overnight will yield the best results, but you should let it chill for at least 2 hours until it’s nice and firm.

Lastly, use a sharp knife to slice your festive fudge into bite-size pieces, about one inch each! Serve and enjoy your homemade fudge!

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  • If you’re storing the delicious sugar cookie fudge for later, stack the bites in layers with parchment or wax paper between to prevent them from sticking to one another.
  • This fudge is perfect for sending to friends and family through the mail! Be sure to seal them in an airtight tin for the best results. Print my fun Christmas gift tags!
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Toppings

This recipe calls for holiday sprinkles, like a mix of red and green sprinkles or any other variation. However, you can easily swap the sprinkles to make the fudge recipe perfect for any occasion.

Use your favorite festive sprinkles, jimmies, nonpareils are both good choices, I used a combination of nonpareils and some snowflake and sugar crystal mix. Nothing too crunchy or large. Such as:

  • Use rainbow sprinkles for a kid’s birthday party or exciting school event.
  • Add pink and red heart sprinkles for a sweet Valentine’s Day treat.
  • Pour in red, white, and blue sprinkles for a Fourth of July celebration.
  • Pick out soft pastel sprinkles for an Easter dessert.
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Variations & Substitutions

  • Omit the Marshmallow Fluff | If you aren’t a fan of marshmallow flavor, or cannot locate the ingredient at your local grocery store, just leave it out! It will still taste delicious. However; it does lend a light and chewy texture to the fudge.
  • Dairy-Free Fudge | For dairy-free fudge, use coconut-sweetened condensed milk, dairy-free butter, and dairy-free white chocolate chips.
  • Gluten-Free Christmas Cookie Fudge | Use a Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Mix. Everything else should be fine! As always, check your labels.
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Storage Tips

Room Temperature | You may leave your creamy fudge bites on the counter for about one week. Store them in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper between the layers.

Refrigerator | This delicious fudge lasts up to three weeks when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Freezer | You may also freeze this recipe. Place the fudge in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to three months. Sugar cookie fudge is so delicious straight out of the freezer! However, you may also allow them to thaw overnight in the refrigerator to serve them chilled but not frozen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is traditional fudge made of?

This simplified and non-traditional fudge recipe tastes just as delicious as the real thing! Classic chocolate fudge recipes commonly include sugar, butter, and milk.

Should fudge be chewy or crumbly?

The ideal texture of any fudge recipe is smooth and firm yet soft enough to bite or slice through easily. You don’t want the texture to be crumbly or grainy, which often happens when it is overcooked or overmixed.

Can You Microwave the Christmas Cookie Fudge?

Sure! If preferred, you can microwave the holiday fudge by melting the white chocolate chips in 10-second increments, stirring in between, until it is nice and smooth. Then, just add the rest of the ingredients and continue with the recipe as directed.

Keep in mind that microwaving chocolate has an increased chance of burning it, which could cause seizing – becomes grainy and separated. If that happens, check out my chocolate ganache post and how to fix broken chocolate. So, be patient and take your time, heating the chocolate for just 5 to 10 seconds at a time

What do I do with leftover cookie mix?

Make more sugar cookie fudge! Or make cookies; add one egg, 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, and ¼ cup butter (room temperature), mix until blended. Scoop, roll and bake at 350° F (175° C) for 8-10 minutes.

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This Christmas Cookie Fudge recipe is best made the day ahead. Be sure to allow for at least 2 hours of cooling and setting time before cutting, this will ensure the cleanest cutting. Preferably overnight.

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Christmas Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe

5 ingredient Christmas Cookie Fudge Recipe is an easy-to-make holiday fudge is so rich and creamy and who doesn't love Christmas sugar cookies? Soft, velvety fudge! And it's not just for the holidays, change the sprinkles for any occasion.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 314kcal

Author: Kathleen Pope

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk or use a dairy free version (check to make sure it's about the same volume)
  • 11 ounce white chocolate chips use a quality version
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar cookie mix like Krusteaz or Betty Crocker
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 7 ounce marshmallow fluff or marshmallow creme
  • 2-4 tablespoons sprinkles holiday or your favorite colors, non-pariels or jimmies

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Instructions

  • Lightly spray a 9×9 or 7×11 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray or spray oil, then line with parchment paper with a little overhang for easier cutting.

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter in a pan, then add sweetened condensed milk, heat over medium-low heat until hot, stirring often (doesn’t take long).

  • Stir or whisk in white chocolate chips, sugar cookie mix;, mixing until melted and smooth. Add vanilla extract and stir in marshmallow fluff off heat, until incorporated and smooth. Mix in sprinkles.

  • Pour fudge into the prepared dish and if desired, top with more sprinkles. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set overnight, at least 2 hours until firm. Slice into 1 inch bites. How easy is that!

  • Storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week (it won’t last that long). May be refrigerated up to 3 weeks in airtight container and frozen for up to 3 months, delicious straight from the freezer.

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Notes

If you need to stack this fudge, be sure to place pieces of parchment or wax paper between the fudge layers.

This fudge is perfect to send to friends and family through the mail, be sure to seal in air tight tins for best results.

Variations

  • No marshmallow fluff, leave it out, it will still taste delicious.
  • Use your favorite sprinkles and change for the occasion.
  • Dairy-Free | For dairy free fudge, use Coconut Sweetened Condensed Milk, Dairy-Free butter and dairy-free white chocolate chips
  • Gluten-Free Christmas Cookie Fudge | Use a Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Mix, everything else should be fine!

Check out the post for images of sugar cookie fudge for Fall/Thanksgiving, Valentine’s day, St. Patrick’s day, and birthday celebrations.

How to make sugar cookies from leftover sugar cookie mix:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add ¼ cup softened butter, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 egg (room temp), and the balance of the sugar cookie mix. Mix until dough forms, scoop and roll, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet (add sprinkles if desired). Bake in 350° F (175° C) for 7-10 minutes until puffed and slightly golden. Cool on sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 4pieces | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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FAQs

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

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.

What is the trick to sugar cookies? ›

The very best sugar cookies are soft and tender. → Follow this tip: One of the keys to great sugar cookies is mixing the dry ingredients only until they're just incorporated, and not a second longer. Once the dry ingredients are added, less mixing equals more tender cookies.

Why won't my condensed milk fudge set? ›

It sounds like your fudge simply wasn't heated enough. Fudge is basically a superconcentrated syrup, and it sets when sugar dissolved in the water (from the butter and milk) comes out of solution as the mixture cools and forms crystals.

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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What makes high quality fudge? ›

It's the size of sugar crystals that makes the knees of fudge lovers buckle…the smaller the crystals, the less they are perceived on the tongue and the more the fudge tastes smooth and creamy. Cooking, and beating after cooking, is the key to successful fudge.

How do you keep homemade fudge from being grainy? ›

To avoid this, ensure that you stir the fudge mixture consistently and remove any sugar crystals that form on the sides of the pan using a wet pastry brush.

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.

What happens if you add too much sugar to sugar cookies? ›

Sugar sweetens the cookies and makes them an enticing golden brown. Adding too little sugar can affect the taste and texture of cookies. Adding too much can cause them to be brittle. Take your time creaming the sugar and butter together at the beginning.

Should I chill my sugar cookie dough? ›

Popping your dough in the fridge allows the fats to cool. As a result, the cookies will expand more slowly, holding onto their texture. If you skip the chilling step, you're more likely to wind up with flat, sad disks instead of lovely, chewy cookies. Cookies made from chilled dough are also much more flavorful.

Can you over mix sugar cookie dough? ›

Overmixed doughs and batters may have an unappealing look or feel, which remain just as unappealing when they're baked. Generally speaking, the critical moment is when you combine dry ingredients with wet ones, especially if you're bringing together components of differing temperatures and textures.

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

Don't Substitute One for the Other

Likewise, if you were to use evaporated milk when condensed milk is required, the final product would be too bland, says Cayaban. For best results, "follow the recipe's recommendation for the type of milk to ensure the desired taste and consistency," says Leal.

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

Use Evaporated Milk- Make sure to use evaporated milk and not sweetened condensed milk. If you accidentally use sweetened condensed milk your fudge will be incredibly over the top sweet.

Why did my fudge fail? ›

If the fudge is very soft and slightly chewy then it is possible that it did not quite cook to soft ball stage and next time the mixture should be cooked to a slightly higher temperature (soft ball is 112-116c/235-240F and a sugar or candy thermometer can help).

Should you stir fudge while boiling? ›

Don't stir!

Once the fudge reaches soft-ball stage on the candy thermometer, remove from the heat and let the temperature drop to 110°F. Keep that spoon or spatula out of the pot until this happens. If you stir too early in the process, you'll make the sugar crystals too big and end up with grainy fudge.

What makes fudge moist? ›

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 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!

Can you mess up fudge? ›

If your fudge is tough, hard, or grainy, then you may have made one of several mistakes: You may have overcooked it, beaten it too long, or neglected to cool it to the proper temperature.

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