It’s easier than you think to make candy shop quality fudge in just a few minutes. Here are a bunch of easy fudge recipes that are simple to make in 5-10 minutes with just a few ingredients.
After I learned to make my own homemade fudge, I was shocked at how much candy stores charge for something that is so quick and easy to make yourself!
Since then, I have made this fudge and many of our other Christmas candy recipes for holiday parties and get-togethers. These easy fudge recipes are super popular everywhere I take them. Most people don’t bring candy to parties because it is so expensive to buy already made.
You do not need a candy thermometer to make these recipes. You just have to pay attention as you warm the chocolate so you don’t burn it and stir it frequently.
How To Avoid Burning Your Chocolate When making These Fudge Recipes
Most of these fudge recipes call for melting some type of chocolate in the microwave in a microwave-safe container. Generally, you will want to microwave it in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until it is smooth.
Pro tip: If after microwaving the chocolate, if the chocolate is ALMOST smooth, do not microwave more. This helps to avoid burning the chocolate. Instead, set it on the counter for a few minutes to allow the heat that is already in the chocolate to finish melting it. Then stir until smooth.
This 2 ingredient fudge recipe is one of our favorite Christmas candies! Who knew rich, creamy chocolate fudge could be so dreamy! Bring this to a family get-together or holiday party and they will think you worked all day perfecting it! (Or just make it for yourself and hide it from the kids! lol)
2 Ingredient Easy Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
3 cups chocolate chips*
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp. butter (optional)
Instructions
- Place parchment paper in an 8×8 inch baking pan and spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- Pour both ingredients into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt in 30 second increments. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- When melted, pour into the greased 8×8 inch pan. Let cool in the fridge and then cut into pieces.
- Add Nuts as desired.
Notes
You can also try these tasty variations for this easy fudge:
- Cherry Mash: Use cherry chips to make to the fudge. Then pour melted chocolate chips on top with peanuts.
- Peanut Butter: Use peanut butter chips to make to the fudge. Then top with chocolate or don’t, if you prefer not to.
- Dark Chocolate: Use dark chocolate chips
- Mint: Use mint chips, mint pieces or 1 tsp. mint flavoring
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry: Stir in 2-3 Tbsp. of strawberry jam
- Rocky Road: Stir in 1/2 cup marshmallows and 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- Vanilla Fudge: Use White chocolate chips instead
- Candy Cane: Use white chocolate chips and stir in crushed candy canes
- M&M: Stir in 1/3 cup of M&M’s
- Spicy Mexican: Add 1 tsp. cinnamon and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Caramel: Swirl on top 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- Smore: Layer graham crackers on the bottom then put fudge on top and top with marshmallows or marshmallow cream.
3 Ingredient Andes Mint Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
3 cups chocolate chips*
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 pkg. Andes mint chips or other mint chips or pieces
butter (optional)
peppermint extract (optional)
Instructions
- Place parchment paper in an 8×8 inch baking pan and spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- Pour chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk into a microwave proof bowl.
- Melt in 30 second increments. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- Stir in butter if desired for a creamier texture.
- Add mint chips or crushed chocolate mint candy and mix.
- When melted, pour into the greased 8×8 inch pan.
- Let cool in the fridge and then cut into pieces.
Easy Cherry Nut Fudge Recipe
Indulge in this Easy Cherry Nut Fudge Recipe, a rich and creamy treat loaded with sweet cherries, crunchy peanuts, and gooey marshmallows. Perfect for gifting or satisfying your chocolate cravings, it’s simple to make and delightfully irresistible.
Ingredients
Fudge Base:
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor)
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp. salted butter
1 cup mini marshmallows
3/4 cup candied cherries, halved (or maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry)
1/2 cup salted peanuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla
Cherry Layer:
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
3 Tbsp. sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy removal.
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To make the fudge base: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
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Microwave in 30–45 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
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Stir in vanilla.
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Gently fold in mini marshmallows, halved cherries, and salted peanuts, if using, until evenly distributed.
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Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, reserving about ⅓ cup for the top layer.
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Smooth it evenly with a spatula and set aside.
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For the cherry layer: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk.
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Microwave in 30–45 second intervals, stirring every 30-45 seconds until smooth and melted.
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Pour over the fudge base, spreading evenly with a spatula.
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If needed, remelt the reserved chocolate fudge and drizzle or spread on top for a marbled effect.
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Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until firm.
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Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
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To make it extra festive, sprinkle a few chopped cherries or peanuts on top before chilling.
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Store fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Easy Frosting Fudge Recipe
Whip up this Easy Frosting Fudge recipe in minutes for a melt-in-your-mouth treat that tastes like you spent hours making it! With just two ingredients and endless flavor combos, it’s the ultimate quick fix for your sweet tooth or a wow-worthy homemade gift.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the frosting and chocolate chips.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- When melted, pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
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Refrigerate until firm, about 1–2 hours.
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Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Try vanilla frosting with peanut butter chips, or chocolate frosting with mint chips for fun flavor twists.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Easy Butter Fudge Recipe
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this easy homemade butter fudge recipe! This rich, melt-in-your-mouth treat combines the velvety smoothness of butter with a hint of sweetness for the ultimate dessert or gift. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing friends and family. Whether you’re new to fudge-making or a seasoned pro, this butter fudge will be your new favorite! (This recipe is from Bluebird Homestead.)
Ingredients
8 oz. butter (2 sticks)
17 oz. (2 cups plus 2 Tablespoons) evaporated milk
16 oz. light corn syrup
6 cups sugar
Instructions
- Butter a 9×13 baking pan well or line with parchment paper.
- Place all ingredients in a large Dutch oven.
- Cook to 244° at sea level (adjust for high altitude, as needed).
- Beat 15 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Spread evenly into the prepared pan, then score into portions before it cools completely.
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
3 cups white chocolate chips (or peanut butter chips)
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp. peanut butter
butter (optional)
Instructions
- Place parchment paper in an 8×8 inch baking pan and spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- Pour white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt in 30 second increments. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- When melted, stir in butter, if desired, for a creamier texture.
- Stir in peanut butter.
- Pour into the baking pan.
- Let cool in the fridge and then cut into pieces.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge
This rich, creamy Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge recipe delivers the perfect mix of silky chocolate and irresistible peanut butter crunch in every bite. With just a few ingredients and minutes of prep, it’s the ultimate no-fuss treat everyone will beg you to make again!
Ingredients
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 king-size Reese’s packs (16 total) chopped into quarters (divided)
Instructions
- Place parchment paper in an 8×8 inch baking pan and spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Chop the Reese’s peanut butter cups into quarters and fold 1/2 of them into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining chopped Reese’s for a fun, crunchy layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Lift fudge from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make it extra peanut buttery: Add 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter to the melted chocolate mixture before adding Reese’s.
- For easy cutting: Warm a knife under hot water and dry it before slicing the fudge.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Chocolate Cheesecake Fudge Recipe
This easy chocolate cheesecake fudge recipe makes a rich and creamy fudge in just 10 minutes! Indulge in the rich, creamy bliss of chocolate cheesecake fudge with just four simple ingredients! Ready in minutes and effortlessly smooth, it’s an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 (11 oz.) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (16 oz.) can chocolate frosting
1 (11 oz.) package white chips
1 (16 oz.) can cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Place parchment paper in an 8×8 inch baking pan and spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- Place the chocolate chips and chocolate frosting into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt in 30 second increments. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- When melted, pour into a greased 8×8 inch pan; spread evenly.
- Place the white chips and cream cheese frosting into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt in 30 second increments. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- When melted, pour over the top of the chocolate in the baking pan; spread evenly.
- Swirl together the chocolate and white layers to get a marbled look.
- Gently shake the baking pan to level out the fudge. (This prevents messing up the pretty swirl.)
- Let cool in the fridge and then cut into pieces.
Chocolate Orange Fudge Recipe
This easy Chocolate Orange Fudge recipe creates a rich, smooth, and creamy treat that captures the iconic taste of Terry’s Chocolate Orange candy—perfect for the holiday season! It’s a unique and irresistibly delicious twist on traditional fudge flavors and one of my husband’s all-time favorites.
Ingredients
Base:
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (11 oz.) bag chocolate chips
1 tsp. orange extract
Top:
1 1/2 bags (approx. 16 oz.) white baking chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. orange extract
orange food coloring
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and butter or spray with cooking spray.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt in 30 second increments. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- When melted, stir in orange extract.
- Pour into a greased 8×8 inch pan and spread evenly.
- For the top layer, put the white baking chips and sweetened condensed milk into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt in 30 second increments. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- When melted, stir in food coloring until you get the desired shade of orange.
- Stir in orange extract.
- Pour on top of the base chocolate layer and spread evenly.
- Swirl the chocolate and orange layers together to get a marbled look.
- Let cool in the fridge and then cut into pieces.
Notes
- If you don’t have orange food coloring on hand, you can mix red and yellow food coloring to get orange.
- If you prefer, you can leave the layers instead of swirling them together.
- To make it easier to get the fudge out of the pan, I prefer to use parchment paper and spray the inside with cooking spray.
- I lightly clean the microwave-safe bowl after the first layer to get the chocolate color out and reuse it so I don’t use too many dishes.
Strawberry Cheesecake Fudge Recipe
This easy strawberry cheesecake fudge is delicious and simple to make in 10 minutes! Bursting with the creamy tang of cheesecake and the sweet, fruity flavor of strawberries, every bite is pure decadence. This silky, melt-in-your-mouth fudge is incredibly easy to make yet tastes like it came straight from a gourmet bakery. It’s a dessert so delicious, your family and friends will love it!
Ingredients
2 (11 oz.) packages white chocolate chips
1 (16 oz.) can strawberry frosting
1 (16 oz.) can cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Place parchment paper in an 8×8 inch baking pan and spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- Place 1 bag of white chocolate chips and strawberry frosting into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt in 30 second increments. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- When melted, pour into the baking pan; spread evenly.
- Place the other bag of white chocolate chips and the cream cheese frosting into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt in 30 second increments. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- When melted, pour over the top of the strawberry layer in the baking pan; spread evenly.
- Swirl together the strawberry and cream cheese layers to get a marbled look.
- Gently shake the baking pan to level out the fudge. (This prevents messing up the pretty swirl.)
- Let cool in the fridge and then cut into pieces.
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe
This White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge recipe makes a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat topped with festive peppermint crunch. It comes together in just minutes and makes a perfect gift, party sweet, or quick Christmas dessert.
Ingredients
3 cups white chocolate chips*
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp. butter (optional, for extra creaminess)
1 (10 oz.) package Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips, or 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.
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Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each round, until smooth and fully melted.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the peppermint baking chips (or crushed candy canes) evenly over the fudge and gently press them in so they stick.
- Refrigerate until firm, then lift the fudge out by the parchment and cut into squares.
White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Recipe
This creamy white chocolate cranberry fudge recipe is rich, sweet, and perfectly balanced with tart pops of dried cranberries. It comes together in just minutes and makes an easy, festive treat for holidays, gifts, or snacking all year long.
Ingredients
3 cups white chocolate chips*
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp. butter (optional, for extra creaminess)
1 (6 oz.) package dried cranberries
*Tip: If using lower-quality chocolate chips, add the butter to improve texture.
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing extra overhang for easy lifting. Lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter (if using).
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each round, until smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to overheat and scorch the chips—if it is almost melted, stirring will usually be enough.
- Stir in 1/2 of the dried cranberries.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cranberries evenly over the fudge and gently press them in so they stick.
- Refrigerate until firm, then lift the fudge out by the parchment and cut into squares.
Notes
Storage
- Store covered in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
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Optional Add-Ins & Variations
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Zest it up: Add 1–2 tsp orange zest for a festive citrus flavor.
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Crunch: Stir in ½ cup chopped pistachios, almonds, or pecans.
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Holiday swirl: Add a drizzle of melted dark chocolate on top.
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Flavor boost: Stir in ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract.
Grandma’s Million Dollar Fudge
This million dollar fudge recipe makes one of Jill’s favorite Christmas candies, and she makes it every year at Christmas time. It has a creamier texture and a richer fuller flavor than regular fudge because it uses several different kinds of chocolate and some additional ingredients.
Ingredients
4 1/2 cups sugar
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 Tbsp. butter
2 1/2 large Hershey’s candy bars, crushed (about 12–13 oz. total)
1 (12 oz.) bag semi sweet chocolate chips
1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow cream
1 tsp. vanilla
nuts
Instructions
- Mix the sugar, evaporated milk, and butter.
- Boil 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients; Beat until well blended.
- Pour into 2 greased 9×13 inch baking pans for thicker pieces or add another 8×8 inch pan for thinner pieces.
Notes
If you would like to experiment with other kinds of chocolate, you can substitute different chocolate as long as the number of ounces of chocolate remains approximately the same.
Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe
This old-fashioned fudge recipe makes the ultimate Christmas treat, just like Grandma used to make! Smooth, creamy, and delicious, it’s a holiday favorite your family and friends will love. Perfect for parties and festive gatherings!
- Yield: Makes 32 pieces.
Ingredients
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cocoa, packed
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Combine sugar, milk, cocoa, shortening, corn syrup, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture boils.
- Cook, stirring occasionally to 234°.
- Remove from heat.
- Add butter and vanilla. Do not stir.
- Allow fudge to cool at room temperature, without stirring, until it reaches 110°.
- Beat until the fudge thickens and loses some of its gloss.
- Quickly pour the fudge into a lightly buttered 8×8 inch square pan.
Easy Grinch Fudge Recipe
Here’s a quick and easy Grinch Fudge recipe that’s as festive as it is delicious! Made with white chocolate chips and cream cheese frosting, then topped with Grinch-inspired decorations, this treat is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
1 (11 oz.) bag white chocolate chips
1 (16 oz.) can cream cheese frosting
Edible confetti sprinkles or other colored sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease the baking pan.
- Pour the white chocolate chips and cream cheese frosting into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt in 30 second increments. Stir after each 30 seconds. Continue until smooth.
- When melted, mix green food coloring in with a spoon, until you reach the desired shade of green.
- Pour into a greased 8×8 inch pan.
- Liberally sprinkle edible confetti sprinkles over the top.
- Let cool in the fridge and then cut into pieces.
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