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 751 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

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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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.

Why did my fudge not get hard? ›

If your fudge doesn't firm up after a few hours, you either have too high an amount of liquid to sugar, or your mixture hasn't reached the soft-ball stage. Using a candy thermometer can help home cooks avoid this problem.

How do you make fudge firmer? ›

Technically, “fudge” is simply cooked sugar. Cook your sugar a few degrees higher and your product will likely be a bit firmer.

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.

How do you keep fudge creamy? ›

So, the key to smooth yet firm fudge, pralines, and fondant is to first bring the mixture to a high enough concentration and then let it cool off somewhat before starting to stir. And once you do start to stir, stir fanatically and without stopping for the finest, creamiest texture.

What makes high quality fudge? ›

It's the size of sugar crystals that makes the knees of fudge lovers buckle…the smaller the crystals, the less they are perceived on the tongue and the more the fudge tastes smooth and creamy. Cooking, and beating after cooking, is the key to successful fudge.

What gives fudge its firm texture? ›

The key to creamy, luscious fudge is controlling crystal formation. If the sucrose (table sugar) crystals are small, the fudge will feel creamy and smooth on your tongue. But if the crystals are large, the fudge develops a crumbly, dry, or even coarse 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!

What makes fudge softer? ›

Undercooked. This fudge was cooked until the temperature reached only108 °C (226 °F). At this temperature, the sugar is not concentrated enough... there is too much leftover water in the syrup and the resulting fudge is soft.

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