Indulge in the holiday spirit with this easy and delectable Christmas Fudge recipe. This melt-in-your-mouth treat is perfect for sharing with friends and family during the festive season. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a rich and creamy fudge that will impress everyone. Get into the holiday spirit and prepare this delightful Christmas Fudge in no time!
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles (optional)
Directions
- Prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and heavy cream.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and vanilla extract.
- Stir until all the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- If desired, mix in the chopped nuts at this stage.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- If desired, sprinkle festive sprinkles over the top of the fudge, gently pressing them into the surface.
- Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until set.
- Once set, lift the fudge out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang.
- Cut the fudge into squares or rectangles of your desired size and serve.
Interesting Facts
The tradition of making fudge during the holidays dates back to the late 1800s.
Fudge is believed to have originated in the United States.
Fudge was originally made by mistake when a batch of caramel candy was 'fudged'.
The word 'fudge' is believed to have come from the term 'fadge', which means 'to fit together' or 'to make something right'.