Indulge in Easy Chocolate Holiday Treat: Perfect Christmas Fudge
This easy chocolate holiday treat is perfect for the festive season, combining simplicity and rich flavors for a delightful Christmas fudge.
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Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- 8x8 inch baking pan
Ingredients
For the Fudge Base
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ½ cup Milk Use dairy-free milk for lactose-free option.
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter Margarine works well as a dairy-free alternative.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can add a unique twist.
For the Chocolate Delight
- 2 cups Chocolate Chips Use chopped chocolate bars or white chocolate chips for variety.
Optional Add-ins
- Chopped Nuts Use pecans, walnuts, or leave out for a nut-free version.
Instructions
How to Make Christmas Fudge
- In a medium saucepan, mix 2 cups of granulated sugar, ¾ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup of milk, and ½ cup of unsalted butter until well combined and smooth.
- Place your saucepan over medium heat, then stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 cups of chocolate chips until melted and silky smooth.
- Gently fold in any chopped nuts, if you'd like to add an extra crunch.
- Pour the fudge mixture into a greased 8x8 inch pan, and let it cool at room temperature until set, which will take about 2 hours.
- Once the fudge has cooled and is firm, cut it into squares and enjoy this delightful holiday treat!
Notes
Store leftover fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg