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Easy Christmas Fudge Recipe for Holiday Gifting

This ultimate christmas fudge is a creamy, rich, foolproof holiday treat made with simple ingredients and no candy thermometer required. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, and creating a festive holiday tradition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 36 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 –3 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Add Christmas sprinkles and gently press them in.
  5. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours or until firm.
  6. Cut into squares using a knife warmed in hot water for clean edges.

Notes

For the best texture, melt the chocolate slowly over low heat and allow the fudge to chill fully before cutting.