26 Foolproof Fudge Recipes Anyone Can Make

Whether you’re a fan of chocolate, peanut butter, peppermint or white chocolate there’s one thing we can all agree on: there’s nothing quite like a square of homemade fudge. It’s one of our favorite DIY Christmas candies — although we whip it up anytime we need an easy dessert or one-bowl sweet treat, all year round. It never fails to please! The trick to making a creamy, dreamy batch? Don’t stir the sugar mixture as it boils. Let it cook (undisturbed) to 234 degrees F and your final candy will have the crystal-free texture you’re looking for.

With a short ingredient list and plenty of glowing 5-star reviews, this tried-and-true recipe will quickly become your go-to during the holiday season.

The secret ingredient in this creamy white fudge is marshmallows. They give this sprinkle-topped treat the perfect texture — no candy thermometer needed!

This fudge is a total triple threat, thanks to peanut butter chips, crunchy peanut butter and chopped roasted salted peanuts. Using sweetened condensed milk, makes it quick and easy to achieve a thick, fudgy texture without cooking raw sugar; no candy thermometer required!

No one will believe you made this old-fashioned chocolate fudge in a matter of minutes! You can stir in any nuts you like (or none at all!) but walnuts will add a hint of nostalgic goodness.

The beauty of this fudge recipe is that it’s so easy to adapt. If peppermint’s not your thing, swap the crushed candy topping for sprinkles, chopped nuts or dried fruit.

You can never go wrong with a combination of salt and chocolate—as Ree's Kettle chip- and pretzel-topped treat proves!

Almost too pretty to eat, this rustic, white chocolate fudge is decorated with bright green pistachios and crimson cherries — a sophisticated nod to the beauty of the holiday season.

Did you know you could make fudge in the microwave? With 4 ingredients, you can wow all your guests by simply melting chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk and flavoring it with just a little vanilla extract and salt. Give it a chill in the refrigerator and it’s as simple as that!

The warm, sweet flavor of ground cinnamon is the perfect complement to chocolate, so Giada recommends choosing chocolate chips with a little intensity. Look for ones that are about 60% cacao solids and you'll get just the right balance of flavor.

Traditional fudge recipes call for heavy cream and corn syrup, cooked together to a very precise temperature. This sweet and swirly two-tone fudge simplifies things by using canned sweetened condensed milk instead.

Molly’s irresistible Rocky Road Fudge is loaded up with the classic add-ins (mini marshmallows and toasted walnuts) but she makes her fudge special by adding her signature touch: rainbow sprinkles!

It's hard to beat the classic combo of cookies and cream. Here, we've turned it into a rich, velvety fudge that's perfect for everything from holiday gifting to the class bake sale.

Sweet and salty with a hint of smoky spice: you’re going to love this lively twist on a classic!

Making fudge (the traditional way) is an exact science. Cook your candy to the wrong temperature and you’ll end up with something completely different than what you expected! That being said, we can’t think of anyone better than Alton to show you how it’s done.

There's nothing we love more than an easy-to-make, 5-ingredient treat. And, that's exactly what you'll find with this fudge. It's every bit as creamy and cinnamon-y as cookie butter spread—and for almost no work at all!

Like a cup of cocoa stirred with a minty candy cane, this easy-to-make chocolate fudge has lots of festive, wintry flavor.

Trisha’s white chocolate fudge is extra rich and creamy thanks to a secret ingredient: cream cheese. It guarantees a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth candy every time.

This cheater buttery fudge is inspired by A Christmas Story. While helping his dad change a tire, 9-year-old Ralphie accidentally drops a handful of lug nuts and blurts out "the queen mother of dirty words." He didn't say "fudge," but he sure wished he had — so we created this batch in his honor. It uses sweetened condensed milk and marshmallow cream to stabilize the chewy candy mixture of milk chocolate and malted milk powder, a nod to Ralphie's Ovaltine obsession. Garnish with chopped chocolate covered malted milk balls and holiday sprinkles, chill for a few hours, and you have an easy and festive fudge.

Coffee, chocolate and caramel all pair beautifully. The sweetness of the caramel complements the bitter and savory notes in the coffee and chocolate—making for the perfect bite!

This easy-to-assemble fudge is loaded with white chocolate and marshmallow. Red sprinkles provide some holiday color for these giftable sweet treats—but you could easily change them up and make this fudge anytime of the year.

Marshmallow creme is what makes this easy fudge so incredibly airy (hint: the recipe is inspired by the popular recipe on the back of the label). Chopped toasted walnuts, or any of your favorite nuts, add welcome crunch. Share the rich, delightful squares with all your friends and family.

Chewy dried fruit and crunchy nuts give this creamy confection a whole new twist. We've recommended specific fruits and nuts to include, but you can incorporate anything you've got in your pantry.

You only need 4 ingredients to whip up a batch of this easy microwave fudge — making it one of our go-to recipes during the busy holiday season.

Pro baking tip: Always read the recipe in its entirety before you head into the kitchen. In the case of this pretty, chocolate fudge wreath, it helps to know that the candy sets up almost instantly — so you’ll need to work quickly when you make it!