30 FUDGE RECIPE roundup: The best easy fudge recipes (2024)

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This fudge recipe roundup contains the 30 BEST easy fudge recipes you can find, all in one place. We've collected our favorite fudge flavors.

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easy fudge recipe roundup

With the holidays approaching, now is the time for fudge! This no-bake, easy dessert has just a few ingredients, tastes delicious, and can be prepared in minutes in the microwave or stove-top, so it's the perfect treat to make and give.

Package fudge in pretty boxes or containers lined with wax paper for hostess or holiday gifts. Or, keep some on hand in the freezer for parties and house-guests.

On this site, all of our recipes are "easy fudge," or recipes that omit the time-consuming and trickier process of traditional candy making. We instead use substitute ingredients as shortcuts, such as sweetened condensed milk, so you can whip out batch after batch with ease.

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We recently published a cookbook filled with 60 of our easy fudge recipes. You can get the printed How To Make Easy Fudge book from Amazon using this link. Or you can get a downloadable copy of our How To Make Easy Fudge Ebook, using this link.

basic fudge recipe

We primarily use two different methods of making fudge: Sweetened condensed milk fudge and two-ingredient frosting fudge.

sweetened condensed milk fudge

Combine 2 ⅔ cup chocolate chips with a 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk. Melt in the microwave or on the stove-top (in a heat-safe bowl resting over a saucepan of simmering water). Add a pinch of salt and any flavorings or mix-ins, and pour into an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan lined with non-stick foil or lightly-greased parchment. Chill for 2 to 4 hours until well set. Cut into squares and serve.

frosting fudge

Follow the instructions above, but in place of the sweetened condensed milk, use a can of store-bought frosting! That's it!

more fudge basics

For more tips and tricks on how to make easy fudge, check out our fudge FAQ page. There you'll find answers to questions:

  • How do I freeze fudge?

  • Why is my fudge too soft?

  • Why is my fudge too dry or grainy?

  • How do I prepare the pan for fudge?

  • What type of chocolate do I use?

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Stick to the classics with these basic flavors.

  • Chocolate fudge recipe.
  • Vanilla fudge.
  • Nutella fudge recipe.
  • White chocolate fudge.
  • Milk chocolate fudge.

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Try mixing in some awesome flavors and ingredients.

  • Chocolate pretzel fudge.
  • Cookies and cream fudge.
  • Rocky road fudge.
  • Chocolate-covered strawberry fudge.
  • Marshmallow fudge recipe.
  • Reese's fudge.

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I love these flavors of fall.

  • Maple fudge.
  • Pumpkin fudge recipe.
  • Maple walnut fudge.
  • Caramel fudge.

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For the peanut butter fan!

  • Peanut butter fudge.
  • Tiger butter fudge.
  • Chocolate peanut butter fudge.
  • Buckeye fudge.

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Switch up your fudge with some interesting ingredients!

  • Biscoff fudge.
  • Cookie Monster fudge.
  • Butterbeer fudge.
  • Velveeta fudge recipe.
  • Butterfinger fudge.

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Check out these fruity flavors.

  • Strawberry fudge.
  • Coconut fudge.
  • Lemon fudge.
  • Orange creamsicle fudge.

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For grown-ups only, try these boozy fudges!

  • Vodka fudge.
  • Fireball fudge recipe.
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Hi! I’m Meaghan, the creator of delicious desserts and easy recipes at TheDecoratedCookie.com. I've published several cookbooks including SUGARLICIOUS and COOKIE SENSATIONS and have teamed up with Beth to make easy fudge recipes to share with you.

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  1. Kennedy

    These are such amazing recipes!!

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  2. Harriet A. Todd

    Coffee Fudge like at Lucille's at the Jersey Shore!!!

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  3. Karen Howard

    Hello Meaghan. I found These Fudge Recipes via Pinterest. They look Scrumptious & would be great anytime of the yr. Have you tried Eggnog Fudge w/ Chopped Gumdrops? I thought I'd make some for Christmas this yr. Merry Christmas to You & Your Family. 🎄❤️😃

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    • Meaghan

      We actually have an egg nog fudge recipe that is delicious! I love the nutmeg and rum flavors. Ours doesn't have gumdrops in it. I think gumdrops can go either way... either add a fun bite of sweetness OR be TOO sweet with the egg nog recipe. https://howtomakeeasyfudge.com/eggnog-fudge/

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30 FUDGE RECIPE roundup: The best easy fudge recipes (2024)

FAQs

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.

What is the world's best fudge? ›

For over a century a distinguished line of candy makers on Mackinac Island have worked their magic on marble slabs and created a treat so sweet and creamy that it embodies the essence of bliss. An enthusiastic fan recently posted on our facebook page: “the fudge from Mackinac Island is the Best Fudge on Earth“.

What is the most popular flavor of fudge? ›

After years of testing recipes, we're pretty sure we have a handle on the most popular fudge flavors, but chocolate and cherry will always rank high on the list.

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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How do you make fudge creamy and not grainy? ›

You can fix it. Just place the fudge mixture back in a saucepan on the stovetop with about 1½ cups of water and slowly melt the fudge to a smooth liquid. Bring the liquid to a boil and then to the soft-ball stage and proceed with your recipe (ie: the cooling and stirring steps).

Why add condensed milk? ›

It provides a concentrated creaminess and sweet, milky flavor to whatever you put it in, without all the excess moisture that you get from regular old milk. That makes it perfect for creamy things that you want to set to a near-solid, like key lime pie, fudge, frozen margarita pie, or caramel.

Why is condensed milk not advisable? ›

Sweetened condensed milk is high in calories and unsuitable for people with cow's milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance. Its sweet flavor may be off-putting for some and doesn't typically serve as a good substitute for regular milk in recipes.

What happens when you use evaporated milk instead of condensed? ›

For the most part, if you find yourself without condensed milk on hand, you can substitute an equal amount of evaporated milk. The consistency will be the same, but since evaporated milk is unsweetened, you'll need to add sweetener to match the recipe's intended flavor profile or to suit your personal preference.

Why is Mackinac Island fudge so good? ›

To obtain the world famous taste, the fudge is slowly cooked in traditional copper kettles over a gas flame. Once the desired temperature is reached, the mixture is poured onto marble slabs for a cooling period and then hand-paddled into loaves.

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.

What kind of fudge does Mackinac Island have? ›

Michigan Maple Pecan

Ryba's Maple Pecan Fudge is the ideal maple indulgence bringing together the flavors of rich buttery pecans and the sweetness of pure Michigan maple sugar locally harvested. Made by hand using traditional copper kettles and marble slabs to create the richest and creamiest fudge on Mackinac Island.

Where is the world's best fudge? ›

Whether you visit Mackinac Island on National Fudge Day in June or any other day – maybe during the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival in August – come find your favorite flavor and experience the fudge capital of the world!

What city is known for fudge? ›

On Michigan's world-renowned Mackinac Island, the sweet aroma of fudge wafts out onto the street from four unique Ryba's Fudge Shops. Passersby stop to watch as confectionary artists handcraft the…

What state is known for fudge? ›

Arguably Michigan's most well-known food, Mackinac Island fudge is so famous, we have a name for the tourists who flock to the island specifically to swarm the fudge shops — fudgies.

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 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!

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