10 Fabulous Fudge Recipes
Nutella Cherry Hazelnut Fudge [1]
Chocolate-hazelnut spread (Nutella) gives this fudge a smooth texture and luscious nutty flavor. The recipe comes from Annie Marshall of the Indianapolis-based blog Annie's Eats.
Easy Fudge [5]
Midwest Living Senior Travel Editor Kendra Williams shared this Easy Fudge recipe; her grandparents made it every year, and it's just not Christmas without it.
Easy Fudge [6]
Pumpkin Fudge [9]
Set this pretty golden fudge on a plate with traditional chocolate fudge and a white fudge for an appealing array of colors. The recipe is from a Cherokee, Iowa, reader and was a winner at the Clay County Fair.
Pumpkin Fudge [10]
White Christmas Cherry-Almond Fudge [13]
Fudge in any flavor makes a classic holiday treat, but our white fudge dotted with dried cherries and toasted almonds looks especially festive. The recipe comes from the Inn at Cedar Falls near Logan, Ohio.
Latte Fudge [17]
A shot of espresso adds flavor and color to this holiday sweet. The recipe makes about five dozen pieces, so you'll have plenty to give as gifts.
Latte Fudge [18]
Creamy Rich Pistachio-Tangerine Fudge [21]
When we decided to create a new holiday fudge, we started with a no-fail version and added tangerine peel, pistachios and white baking pieces. Yum!
Peanut Butter Fudge [25]
Peanut butter fans will love this creamy, nutty fudge, made with peanut butter pieces, marshmallow creme and finely chopped peanuts. Add extra peanuts on top if you want some more crunch.
Peanut Butter Fudge [26]
Fanciful Peppermint Fudge [29]
Mint flavor infuses this creamy, easy fudge. If you like, use two cups mint-flavor semisweet chocolate pieces instead of the chocolate pieces and extract.
Cream Cheese-Rum Fudge [33]
Cream cheese flavors these chocolaty squares, a favorite recipe from a Dubuque, Iowa, reader. If you'd prefer, try substituting almond, peppermint or orange extract for the rum flavoring.
Candied Cherry Opera Fudge [37]
No shortcuts on this fudge, studded with chopped candied red cherries — you've got to follow classic fudge instructions to cook it to "soft ball stage" and then to beat vigorously. Make sure you've got an accurate candy thermometer!