When I first began experimenting with making my own fudge, I was completely floored by how simple it was. Not only did it taste store-bought incredible, but for days after serving it, my children treated me with new-found respect — like I was their very own Willy Wonka.
If you're looking to test out a different dessert this holiday season, why not give fudge a whirl? Plated or packaged, it makes a great presentation that will dazzle your guests. It also makes a fun, homemade hostess gift!
With so many tempting recipes, discovering new ways to make it is almost as addictive as the fudge itself!
#7 is our favorite! Check out our slideshow and then tell us: Which fudge recipe do you like best?
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Peanut Butter Fudge
These creamy, chocolate peanut butter squares will make friends and family swoon. They need to chill for three hours or overnight, so plan accordingly and then prepare to fall in love!
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Maple Walnut Fudge
Maple flavoring gives this maple-walnut fudge its yummy taste — perfect for fall. Michelle of Brown-Eyed Baker experimented with several recipes before finding this delicious, easy one.
Pistachio Fudge
Pistachio fans will go nuts (get it?) for this incredible fudge made with instant pistachio pudding and marshmallow cream. Yum!
Cappuccino Fudge
Coffee and chocolate lovers rejoice! This white-chocolate-based cappuccino fudge gets its delicious flavor from the addition of instant coffee dissolved in hot water. Coffee and dessert all in one bite — what could be better?
Key Lime Pie Fudge
Fans of key lime pie will love this fudge that's made with lime zest and fresh lime juice and boasts a mouth-watering graham cracker crust.
2-Ingredient Strawberry Fudge
Shelly at CookiesandCups makes a pretty-in-pink strawberry fudge with just two ingredients! If you have a strawberry lover in your home, try this easy and yummy recipe!
Caramel Sea Salt Fudge
This easy salted caramel fudge is sure to impress friends and family. The recipe calls for dulce de leche, but if you can't find it, you can boil a 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk for three hours until it caramelizes. The sea salt offsets the sweetness of the chocolate and caramel perfectly!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
Cookie dough AND fudge in one tasty treat? We're in! Sally of Sally's Baking Addiction shared this super-simple and delicious recipe, and we can't wait to try it!
Microwave Chocolate Fudge
This chocolate fudge can be prepared in the microwave in just 5 minutes! You can't beat that. It will need to set in the refrigerator for 2 hours, but after that, slice it up and enjoy!
Peppermint Fudge
Add peppermint fudge to your holiday baking repertoire this season! Whether you choose vanilla peppermint fudge or chocolate, these recipes will put those festive candy canes to good use!
