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Check out this collection of Old Fashioned Fudge Recipes. Fudge is not just a delicious treat but it also makes for a great, low-cost holiday gift. There is so many flavors to choose from and its simple to make.
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These Old Fashioned Fudge Recipes are perfect for any day of the year and there are so many fun themed recipes for different holidays. The best part about fudge is that is usually takes only 2-4 ingredients so most recipes take as little as a half hour to whip up.
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Expert Tips for Making Old Fashioned Fudge
Making delicious, smooth and creamy fudge isn’t as hard as you would think. It takes only a few simple ingredients and can usually be made in less than 30 minutes. The trick to making a great fudge is to cook the ingredients to the correct temperature and cool the mixture properly so it can turn out smooth and firm but still soft enough to cut through.
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- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Fudge is a great recipe for a crowd and also great for gift giving. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Candy Thermometer: If you need to cook and cool your fudge, its best to use a candy thermometer to ensure it is cooked to the correct temperature to get the perfect fudge. Try out this candy thermometer.
- Addition Ingredient: One of the best things about fudge is that you can easily add more flavor by topping with nuts, candy, or anything you see fit. You can also easily remove an ingredient topper if you don’t prefer it as much.
- Cooking Tool tip: While you can easily make fudge in a square baking dish and then cut out squares, try these fudge molds and/or Christmas fudge molds.
2 Ingredient Fudge
These 2 ingredient fudge recipes are the perfect treat to quickly whip up for a holiday dessert or gift.
I’m not sure I’ll ever get over being stunned that a simple mixture of chocolate chips and a can of store-bought frosting make perfect, delicious white chocolate fudge.
This caramel apple fudge is so decadent and rich, and no one will believe you made it with just 2 ingredients!
This is an easy fudge recipe. You only need two ingredients and about five minutes to prepare. The chocolate fudge comes out very creamy, chewy and fudgy. It is great for a quick dessert or for gifting.
Creamy, smooth 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge that you can make in the microwave in about 5 minutes with just 2 ingredients! So little work, so much delicious!
Only 10 minutes of cook time is needed for this strawberry fudge recipe! This easy fudge recipe is the perfect treat for a holiday or just because you want to enjoy some strawberry fudge!
This 2 ingredient fudge contains NO dairy, NO butter, and NO powdered sugar, yet it’s the most creamy and smooth fudge ever!
No Bake Peanut Butter Fudge
Luscious no bake peanut butter fudge is so simple and yet still so creamy and delicious.
This creamy no bake peanut butter fudge uses just 5 ingredients! This simple fudge recipe is so easy and doesn’t require a candy thermometer!
Can’t decide if you want PB or chocolate? Make these easy no-bake fudge bars! Chocolate + PB is sooo irresistible.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Fudge is a smooth and creamy microwave fudge recipe you can make with 4 ingredients (plus optional toppings) in about 5 minutes. No candy thermometer needed!
This no-bake peanut butter fudge recipe is a healthier and completely from scratch version made with homemade sweetened condensed milk.
Sugar Free Fudge Recipe
If you are looking for a treat that isn’t a complete sugar overload, then these sugar free fudge recipes are just what you need. These recipes are still so tasty that you’d never know they aren’t made with sugar.
This Keto fudge doesn’t taste sugar free (but it is), has an amazing texture, and it won’t raise blood sugar. Try this sugar free recipe!
Healthy Chocolate Fudge – no butter, no sugar, & no baking required!
This easy 3 Ingredient Sugar Free Peanut Butter Fudge is low carb, keto and dairy free! With very simple ingredients, a peanut butter lover can enjoy a delicious treat for just 3 net carbs!
This Easy Keto Lemon Fudge recipe needs just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep! Sugar-free and low carb, this is the best keto fudge recipe!
Do not miss this recipe for How to make yummy and easy Sugar Free Maple Fudge Options for keto low carb, or vegan friendly.
This easy sugar free fudge needs just 5 basic ingredients and very little time in the kitchen. It can easily be made ahead for the holidays and stores well in the freezer.
Chocolate Fudge Recipes
Calling all chocolate lovers, this is for you! Chocolate fudge recipes is creamy, full of flavor, and so easy to make!
Salted. Dark Chocolate. Bourbon. Fudge. There’s not a single one of those words I don’t like.And when you put them all together in one sweet bite? It’s a little bite of chocolate-bourbon heaven.
Chocolate Caramel Fudge is easy-to-make salted caramel topped chocolate fudge. Hey everyone! Fudge is anabsolute holiday essential for my home! And we love to eat this caramel chocolate fudge all throughout the holiday season.
Chocolate Amaretto Swirl Fudge Recipe. A marvelous blending of chocolate, vanilla, and almond combine to make this lush and decadent Chocolate Amaretto Swirl Fudge Recipe.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudgeis a sweet treat that’s the perfect way to satisfy your cookie dough cravings! I don’t know about you, but I think I actually prefer cookie dough to baked cookies!
The perfect fudge for a perfect gift. Creamy white chocolate fudge with heart shaped ribbons of raspberry jam.
I combined two of my favorite flavors to create this delicious Chocolate and Orange Marble Fudge. This recipe makes plenty of fudge to give to your family and friends.
The perfect treat and makes a great holiday gift. Marshmallow chocolate fudge on a graham cracker crust! You must make it!
This creamy and nutty lightened up mocha almond fudge recipe has no butter and no heavy cream and even includes some pumpkin puree to make it healthy. This easy mocha almond fudge recipe is for all my coffee loving chocoholics out there!
The chocolate fudge recipe is easy because you make it in the microwave, it’s impossible to mess up and tastes amazing.
Creamy Fudge Recipe
These smooth and creamy fudge recipes are perfect holiday gift for you’re loved ones. There is so many flavors to choose from, there is sure to be something everyone will like.
A recipe for maple walnut fudge that is foolproof! It’s sweet, creamy, and full of maple flavor, with crunchy walnuts for texture!
This Coconut and Almond Fudge is a quick, easy and delicious fudge recipe perfect for gift giving or a special treat anytime! Almost fail-proof!
This 4 Ingredient Strawberry Fudge Recipe is super easy to make, this creamy treat is made with frosting and white chocolate chips!
This fudge is ready in sheer minutes! Chock-full of lemon zest, Lemon Oreo cookies, and white chocolate, it’s rich, creamy, and super lemony!
If you are a homemade fudge lover, you have got to try this creamy old fashioned fudge recipe. It is so amazing and perfect for the holidays!
Try our deliciously creamy vanilla fudge recipe. This vanilla fudge would make a great homemade food gift as it’s an easy, simple recipe that’s ready in no time.
Root beer float meets root beer candy in this recipe! Root Beer Float Fudge is a sweet treat you won’t be able to resist.
Easy white chocolate cookies and cream fudge is FILLED with crushed Oreos and creamy marshmallow fluff that will satisfy any Oreo lover!
Christmas Fudge Recipes
These Christmas fudge recipes are so fun and festive. They’re also full of sugar and holiday cheer. Is there a better combination?
This easy peppermint fudge is the perfect Christmas treat. With only five ingredients, it’s easy to make and tastes delicious.
Gingerbread Fudge is an easy seasonally spiced fudge that takes just minutes to make with sweetened condensed milk & white chocolate & loads of warm spices.
Easy-to-make, 5-Ingredient, Sugar cookie Christmas fudge is a combo of two of my favorite treats: Christmas sugar cookies and fudge.
This spectacularRed Velvet Fudge was a perfect addition to our Christmas goodies! Making batch after batch of fudge is a holiday tradition!
Eggnog Fudge is the perfect holiday fudge recipe! This homemade eggnog dessert recipe combines white chocolate and marshmallow creme.
Pretty swirls of soft green colored fudge can be decorated with colorful sprinkles and a gold candy star to make these Cream de Menthe Fudge Christmas Trees
Snowflake and Christmas Wreath Fudge with 2 soft and creamy layers. Simple to make with just 3 ingredients. Fudge is a great homemade gift!
Quick and easy pumpkin fudge recipe with gingersnap crust, made with simple ingredients. No bake, rich, creamy and loaded with pumpkin pie spice.
This White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge with Almonds is an easy recipe that is perfect for the holiday season or any time of year! Tart and crunchy!
Creamy and full of peppermint delight, this candy cane fudge is a wonderful treat to share with friends this holiday season.
Seasonal Peppermint Oreo Fudge is a great holiday treat that is both easy AND yummy. It is kid-friendly and perfect for sharing!!
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