30+ Indulgent Fudge Recipes for the Holidays

More than 30 decadent fudge recipes that are easy to make, sweet to eat, and super fun to share, no matter the occasion!

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Fudge is one of my favorite things to buy when we go to a candy shop, so much so that I’ve remade all of my favorite flavors, along with some new ones! If you’re a fan of the classics, then you’ll like my original Chocolate Fudge recipe. For something different, try my old fashioned recipe for Maple Fudge, which practically melts in your mouth. My family likes to serve fudge during Christmas time as an easy dessert. It’s also a fun activity for the whole family to make, and can be given as gifts for the holidays. Whether you’re looking for a new homemade candy recipe, or want to try re-making your favorite flavors, this fudge collection has everything you need!

Sweet Fudge Recipes

Enjoy a complete collection of fudge recipes, from classics like chocolate and vanilla, to candy and holiday flavors!

Chocolate Fudge

Amazingly soft melt-in-your-mouth chocolate fudge is fun to make, and the perfect easy dessert for the weekend!

Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Fudge is a rich and indulgent take on an old-fashioned recipe, is no-bake, and only takes 3 ingredients that you already have in your pantry!
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Dark Chocolate Orange Fudge in small stack
Dark Chocolate Orange Fudge
Dark Chocolate Orange Fudge is the easiest Christmas candy recipe. Creamy fudge made with only 3 ingredients: chocolate, orange extract and condensed milk.
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German Chocolate Fudge in a stack
German Chocolate Fudge
German Chocolate Fudge is an easy, decadent holiday candy recipe perfect for gifts! Rich, creamy chocolate fudge with a sweet, chewy, coconut pecan topping!
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s'mores fudge in a stack
S’mores Fudge
S'mores Fudge is a fun easy no-bake candy recipe perfect for the holidays! Rich chocolate fudge topped with marshmallow bits and graham cracker crumbs.
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Rocky Road Fudge pieces on board with baking sheet
Rocky Road Fudge Recipe
Rocky Road Fudge is a rich, nostalgic treat that comes together in just 10 minutes with minimal prep, making it an irresistible dessert.
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Chocolate Walnut Fudge Recipe
Chocolate Walnut Fudge is a rich and indulgent treat that's incredibly easy to make with just four ingredients. It's the perfect sweet treat!
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Candy Bar Fudge Up Close
Candy Bar Fudge
Candy Bar Fudge made with brown sugar, caramels, and chocolate chips is the easiest Christmas treat you'll make. Tastes just like your favorite candy bar!
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Guinness Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Guinness Chocolate Fudge is an easy treat for St. Patrick's Day made with convenient, but rich ingredients, ready to refrigerate in minutes.
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Irish Cream Chocolate Fudge
Irish Cream Chocolate Fudge is the creamiest chocolate fudge that tastes like Irish coffee! Easy no-cook treat recipe perfect for holidays!
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See’s Chocolate Walnut Fudge (Copycat) Recipe
See's Chocolate Walnut Fudge (Copycat) is the perfect candy for gifting or to enjoy at home and the best part they are handmade with love!
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Classic Fudge

These classic flavors are always crowd-favorites, and taste just like they came from the bakery or candy shop!

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Maple Fudge Recipe
Maple Fudge is an old fashioned recipe and a perfect fall treat. Creamy, smooth, and full of delicious flavor. It will be a holiday favorite!
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Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut Butter Fudge is a smooth, buttery and rich old-fashioned recipe, with only 6 ingredients that is fridge ready in 10 minutes and perfect for holiday gifts!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge square
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is perfectly sweet and salty. Peanut butter and chocolate are layered over each other for the perfect homemade candy.
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See's Bordeaux Pecan Fudge in stack
See’s Bordeaux Pecan Fudge (Copycat) Recipe
See's Bordeaux Pecan Fudge is a copycat of the classic candy shop favorite. Delivering that signature buttery sweetness in every bite.
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Vanilla & White Chocolate Fudge

Vanilla and white chocolate are classic fudge flavors, and a little bit on the sweeter side, perfect for this dessert!

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See’s Vanilla Walnut Fudge (Copycat) Recipe
See's Vanilla Walnut Fudge is a great recipe for the holidays! Skip the mall and make this spot-on copycat instead, that will be a favorite!
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Oreo Fudge in stack
Oreo Fudge
Oreo Fudge is a creamy, soft white chocolate fudge with chunks of chocolatey cookies. It's the ultimate sweet treat with just 5 ingredients!
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Pina Colada Fudge Recipe
Pina Colada Fudge is a creamy white fudge with coconut and pineapple flavors, inspired by the classic tropical cocktail. Make this soon!
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Birthday Cake Fudge Recipe
This Birthday Cake Fudge delivers a creamy, indulgent texture with a fun, cake-inspired flavor that makes any celebration extra special.
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Holiday Fudge

Fudge is just as fun to give as a gift as it is to make! Enjoy these holiday flavors, made with festive ingredients like peppermint, pumpkin, eggnog, and more!

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge in a stack
Peppermint Fudge
Easy Peppermint Fudge is a creamy rich white chocolate fudge recipe with crunchy candy cane pieces. The perfect treat for the holiday season!
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White Chocolate Oreo Peppermint Fudge in a small stack
Peppermint Oreo Fudge
Peppermint Oreo Fudge is sweet and creamy with Oreo chunks and peppermint pieces throughout. Easy white chocolate fudge ready for the fridge in 10 minutes.
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Gingerbread Fudge Recipe
Gingerbread Fudge is the perfect festive holiday treat! It makes a wonderful gift to give on its own or add it to your Christmas Cookie Box!
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Hot Chocolate Fudge in pieces
Hot Chocolate Fudge
Hot Chocolate Fudge is the perfect holiday treat! With sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, chocolate chips, hot chocolate mix, and topped with marshmallows. 
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Mint Oreo Fudge
Mint Oreo Fudge is creamy, rich white chocolate fudge loaded with Oreo Cookies. With white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and mint extract. 
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Pumpkin Fudge Recipe
Pumpkin Fudge is a rich, creamy white chocolate fudge. It's the perfect treat for gifting for fall holidays or enjoying at home. Try it soon!
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Eggnog Fudge
Eggnog Fudge is rich, smooth, and creamy. It's the perfect holiday treat made with real eggnog, white chocolate, and marshmallow creme.
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Gumdrop Fudge in a stack with green background
Gumdrop Fudge Recipe
Easy Gumdrop Fudge is a rich, colorful Holiday treat. Ready with just 4 ingredients and so cute to gift to friends!
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Christmas Fudge Recipe
Christmas Fudge is the perfect holiday treat and edible gift with creamy chocolate, butterscotch chips, almonds, walnuts, and candied fruit.
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Chocolate Peppermint Fudge finished fudge cut in squares and stacked with bite taken out of one bottom square
Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is an easy holiday treat made with chocolate chips, condensed milk, peppermint extract and candy cane pieces.
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Chocolate Vanilla Fruit and Nut Fudge Recipe
Chocolate Vanilla Fruit and Nut Fudge is an easy two layer no-bake candy recipe perfect for the holidays. Great to box up and give as a gift!
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Fudge is an old-fashioned candy made with simple ingredients, but you can dress it up any way you’d like, and for any occasion! Make sure to let me know in the comments which of these fudge recipes was your favorite. If you’re looking for more fun recipes to try, check out my other collections, like 50+ Easy Homemade Candy Recipes, and 25+ Irresistible Homemade Ice Cream Recipes!

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About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

She is also the author of the cookbook Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients, published by Harper Collins.

She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef.

As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day.

Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year.

As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.

Sabrina lives with her family in sunny California.

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