Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge Recipe - Only 5 Ingredients! (2024)

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Easy-to-make, 5-Ingredient, Sugar cookie Christmas fudge is a combo of two of my favorite treats: Christmas sugar cookies and fudge.

It is perfect for Christmas parties and looks great on Christmas cookie trays.

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Do you love Christmas cookies? What about fudge?

In my world, sugar cookies are pretty much the best thing ever. Especially ones with sprinkles on top! Sweet, chewy, buttery goodness. Mmmmm… so good!

I also go crazy for some good homemade fudge — especially around the holidays. (Don’t miss my go-tochocolate peanut butter fudge recipe.)

So, I thought what better treat to make this Christmas than a sugar cookie flavored fudge?

Related: Coca-Cola Fudge with Walnuts

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Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge

If you love Christmas sugar cookies like I do, you are going to go crazy for this sugar cookie-flavored fudge.

This holiday fudge tastes amazing and is super easy to make too.

So, make a batch of sugar cookie Christmas fudge for your family this holiday season and see for yourself how delicious it tastes.

Or, spread some holiday cheer around your office or neighborhood with a batch of Christmas fudge.

Whatever you do, one thing is for sure — this Christmas sugar cookie fudge will have everyone coming back for “just one more piece”.

How to Make Sugar Cookie Fudge

Start by gathering everything that you will need, which will be simple since this fudge recipe only calls for 5 simple ingredients.

Ingredients

  • white chocolate chips
  • sugar cookie mix
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • butter
  • Christmas sprinkles (or rainbow sprinkles if you prefer)

Supplies

  • 9 x 9 baking dish
  • parchment paper
  • non-stick spray
  • large pot
  • spoon / spatula, for stirring

Now it is time to get down to business.

Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper and a thin layer of non-stick spray and set aside. The parchment paper and non-stick spray will help you remove the fudge easily once it has set.

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Next, heat the sweetened condensed milk over medium heat in a large pot. Once hot, stir in the white chocolate chips, sugar cookie mix, and butter.

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Continue to heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is melted and smooth.

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Once the mixture is smooth, stir in some sprinkles.

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Finally, pour the fudge mixture into your prepared baking dish and then top with lots more sprinkles.

Place in the refrigerator and allow to set overnight, or until firm (at least 2 hours). Slice and serve.

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Don’t miss my Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge Story as well!

Storage

Store your Christmas fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Or for longer storage place in an airtight container or baggie and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

I hope that your family enjoys this sweet holiday treat and has a very Merry Christmas!

More easy desserts for Christmas parties

  • 3-Ingredient Christmas Pretzel Hugs
  • Crockpot Candy
  • Reindeer Bark
  • Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
  • Santa Hat Cupcakes

Recipe

4.56 from 750 votes

Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge

Author: Jaclyn

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 5 minutes mins

Set Time 2 hours hrs

Total: 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Easy-to-make, 5-Ingredient, Sugar cookie Christmas fudge is a combo of two of my favorite treats: Christmas sugar cookies and fudge.

Ingredients

  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 ½ cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 ¼ cup sugar cookie mix I recommend heat-treating as per note below
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • christmas sprinkles or sprinkles of your choice

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper and a thin layer of non-stick spray. Set aside.

  • Add sweetened condensed milk to a large pot and heat over medium heat, stirring often. Once hot, stir in the white chocolate chips, sugar cookie mix, and butter. Continue stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.

  • Stir in a generous amount of Christmas sprinkles.

  • Pour fudge mixture into the prepared dish and top with more sprinkles.

  • Place in refrigerator and allow to set overnight, or until firm (at least 2 hours).Slice into bite-size pieces and serve.

Notes

How to heat-treat cookie mix: Sugar cookie mix contains raw flour which should be "heat-treated" by heating it to 165°F to kill any potentially harmful bacteria. You can do this easily in the microwave or oven. Simply place the mix in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the temperature of the mix reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. It shouldn’t take longer than 2 minutes in total. Or to heat-treat the mix in the oven, spread it onto a baking sheet and toast the mix at 350°F for 5 minutes, or until it reaches 165°F.

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 111kcal

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Note: The recipe was updated in 2021 to include butter, which was not in the original ingredient list. This makes the recipe 5 ingredients, rather than the 4 ingredients it used to be. If you came here from a pin or post that said it has 4 ingredients, this is why.

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FAQs

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

Can I fix fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 3) Sieve together some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and gradually work this into your unset fudge until it reaches the consistency of dough, then roll out and cut into squares, or shape into balls and then roll in powdered sugar (roll the balls in icing sugar, not yourself).

When to stop beating fudge? ›

Once the mixture has cooled enough, use a wooden spoon or an electric hand mixer to beat the fudge until you see the very first signs of the mixture shifting from glossy to matte. Believe yourself when you think you see them! If you over-mix the fudge it will set in your pot.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Should you stir fudge while it's cooking? ›

Brush the sides of the pan with a wet brush at the beginning of cooking to dissolve sugar crystals stuck to the sides. Never stir the mixture during cooking or sugar could crystallize again.

What to do with failed fudge? ›

Good use of failed fudge: fudge that is too hard, too soft, too runny, too sugary, too chewy, etc. Proportions are as follows: for every 2 cups (roughly 1 pound yield) of any failed fudge that is not runny, you'll need 1 egg, ½ cup all-purpose flour, and ½ cup milk. If fudge is soupy, halve the milk (to ¼ cup).

Why is my homemade fudge dry and crumbly? ›

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

What consistency should fudge be before it sets? ›

You know it's ready when a small amount of the mixture dropped into a glass of cold water sets into a soft ball that you can lift out with a teaspoon and pinch between your fingers. Turn off the heat and keep stirring for 5 minutes or until the mix starts to thicken a little.

What happens if you over stir fudge? ›

If you continue stirring once the mixture is simmering, you are encouraging the development of sugar crystals. While crystallization is the goal if you're making hard candy, crunchy sugar bits can quickly ruin a fudge's silky smooth texture.

Do you refrigerate fudge to set? ›

The ratio of chocolate to condensed milk needs to be just right, otherwise you might end up with fudge that is too soft or too hard. Do not freeze the fudge to set it. Best way is to just be patient for a couple hours and set it in the fridge. If your fudge hasn't set, then you've gone wrong somewhere else.

What makes fudge moist? ›

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

How do you cut fudge so it doesn't crumble? ›

Put both knives into a large measuring cup, add boiling water onto the knives, and before cutting the chocolate or the dessert into pieces, wipe the knife with a towel. The warm knife will easily cut through without cracking.

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