Posted on Saturday, 11th December 2010 by Grace Massa Langlois
A Christmas Cookie Plate wouldn’t be complete without Holiday Fudge. I like to live by “the more is more” philosophy when it comes to sweets (thus the name Grace’s Sweet Life) so I decided to make two kinds of fudge this year: Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge and White Chocolate Fudge.
Have you been discouraged by the idea of making fudge in the past because you’re worried it’s too hard? Well, if that’s the case, leave your worries behind. This foolproof fudge recipe takes all of about 15 minutes to make (you have to love that!).
This isn’t a classic fudge recipe requiring the use of a candy thermometer and a whole lot of fussing to get the texture just right. It’s a very easy fudge recipe using mini marshmallows. The marshmallows give the fudge a silky texture, so creamy!
What I appreciate most about this fudge recipe is its versatility. Stir in whatever you fancy; toasted hazelnuts and Frangelico®, or cranberries and toasted almonds – the possibilities and combinations are endless!
The kids will break soon for the holidays; why not spend the afternoon together making fudge? Once cooled the kids can use a variety of holiday cookie cutters to cut the fudge into different shapes – snowmen, snowflakes, or Christmas trees. They can even decorate the fudge with icing, crushed candy canes or coloured sugars. The kiddos can also cut the fudge into candy pieces and then using non-stick baking paper create their own wrappers, adding festive stickers to give them a pop of colour.
Amanda from I Am Baker put her own little spin on Martha’s Foolproof Fudge and transformed the recipe from Holiday Fudge to Red Velvet Fudge. What a great idea, Amanda!
One of these days I would like to try my hand at traditional fudge. I understand it can be quite difficult getting the texture just right. If the technique is anything like the one to attaining the perfect pastry crust (a technique I still struggle with) I am in trouble. Instead of eating fudge, I’d probably be like Ralphie in the movie “A Christmas Story” and would be using it as a curse word (or two). I bet there would even be a few batches in the bin!
I came across Irina’s site Pastry Pal and she has a wonderful Chocolate Fudge step-by-step tutorial with photos. Maybe with tips like these, I might gather the courage to actually attempt this one of these days.
I was hoping to share the Holiday Fudge with family and friends but it’s disappearing rather quickly. The culprit? A certain someone (my daughter, Liana) who insists she doesn’t care for sweets. I was lucky to get a few pictures taken before it completely disappears!
Holiday Fudge-Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge and White Chocolate Fudge
(Adapted from Martha Stewart)
- Vegetable Oil cooking spray
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3½ cups mini marshmallows
- 3 cups semisweet dark chocolate chips (for Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge) or white chocolate chips (for White Chocolate Fudge)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with two sheets of non-stick baking paper in a crisscross manner (one lengthwise, one crosswise) leaving a 2-inch overhang on the sides of the pan. Coat evenly with cooking spray.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, cook the sugar, salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and marshmallows, stirring, until the butter and marshmallows are almost melted, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Bring the marshmallow mixture to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add the chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until the chips are melted.
- Pour the fudge into prepared pan.
- Let fudge cool in the pan at room temperature, 3 hours.
- Using the edges of the baking paper, lift out the fudge. Place on a cutting board, and remove the paper.
- Cut out shapes with cookies cutters, or cut the fudge into bars.
- Sprinkle evenly with crushed candy. (I put my candy canes in a paper bag and used a meat mallet to crush into small pieces.)
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
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December 11th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Excellent recipe! This looks delicious.
December 11th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
I absolutely love fudge but ha e never made it myself assuming that it was too difficult. My mother used to make it every year and sometimes she couldn’t get it to set up right. Thanks so much for sharing these no fail versions. I think I am going to give this a try!
December 11th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
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December 11th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
So pretty! I must try your white chocolate fudge…
December 11th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Who would;ve guessed that crushed candy canes could be so pretty!! Love it!
December 11th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Another excellent recipe with awesome pictures. Very pretty Gracie.
December 11th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Fudge makes such great gifts! Love your creative wrapping and garnish ideas!
December 11th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I’m not a huge fan of fudge but these are so beautiful decorated and made. The presentation is so irresistible and colourful
December 11th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Thank you so much Jara!
December 11th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Thanks Jennie, at times I think I enjoy the wrapping and decorating more than the making of the treats.
December 11th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
You are so sweet, thank you Sandra!
December 11th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
I love all the different flavours of candy canes they now have available and they look so pretty too!
December 11th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
I love fudge. What a great idea with the crushed candy canes on top.
December 12th, 2010 at 2:15 am
The photos are so fantastic! I think the fudge must be just as brilliant! I must try these!
December 12th, 2010 at 9:02 am
I LOVE fudge and it’s one of my must have treats during the holidays. Thank you so much for the easy recipe, it sounds delicious. Not to mention, your photos are gorgeous (they always are!!).
By the way, there’s an award for you on my blog.
December 12th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Beautiful as always! I’ve never made fudge because I’m always afraid that it may never set up. But your pictures convinced me to do it. I’ll try making it before Christmas. Thank you.
December 12th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Thanks Ela I am sure you will do just fine with this recipe, I was so surprised at how easy it was.
December 12th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
This website rocks! Found it on Google Webmaster forum and I’m glad I did.
Anyways, I love sweets so expect that I’ll be dropping by frequently.
Hey, why not include a video so I will have an idea how to bake these tasty and yet devouring sweets. Yeah Love them!
December 12th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Looks delicious and I love the festive sprinkles!
December 12th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Foolproof? That will do for me Grace, these look delicious.
December 12th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Thank you! Hoping to do video very soon.
December 13th, 2010 at 1:47 am
Your fudge looks so pretty! I already messed up fudge once this year..but hopefully I’ll be able to get this one right!
December 13th, 2010 at 4:18 am
I love the blue…so effective against the chocolate…
December 13th, 2010 at 5:03 am
Beautiful pictured and your Fudge looks super delicious…marshmallow…I have to try that.
December 13th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Yum…I never thought to do a candy cane topper for fudge…great idea.
December 13th, 2010 at 9:33 am
I love these quick fudges! Definitely takes a load off your shoulders when you can find easy, cute recipes like these!
December 13th, 2010 at 10:56 am
beautiful Grace – beautiful fudge, beautiful packaging – i would LOVE to receive something like this as a gift!!!
December 13th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
This is pure cooking art!!! Stunning!
December 13th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Congratulations on Top 9. Well deserved!
December 13th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
I am making this fudge today!!! Thanks so much
December 13th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
simply incredible Gracie!! Congratulations on the #1 post on FB!!
Dennis
December 13th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Thank you Dennis!
December 14th, 2010 at 11:02 am
I love your food.
December 17th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Love the pics! This would make anybody love fudge!! Beautiful!
December 17th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
wow, what a beautiful photo. Love these little marshmallow fudges.
December 19th, 2010 at 2:15 am
Congrats on the Top 9. I had to give this a try straight away, mine were more like a toffee then a fudge. I must have done something wrong but it still tasted fab!
December 19th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Thanks! I wonder if you cooked the marshmallow mixture a little too long. I may have to try that my son loves Toffee. Did you try the white or the dark? I’ve been eating all the pieces (scraps) from the shapes I cut out but yesterday I finally had a piece with the candy cane bits and fell in love. The candy with the fudge was amazing. Especially the blueberry candy canes with the white fudge.
December 22nd, 2010 at 10:02 am
Grace – you have been busy! I’m behind on making my rounds and I see all these lovely goodies on your site! This fudge looks particularly delicious and I think I could definitely make a vegan version. Thanks for sharing your pics, stories, and these fun recipes!
December 22nd, 2010 at 4:02 pm
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December 25th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Great recipe! I love the crushed candies on top – so festive!
November 21st, 2011 at 10:42 am
Do you put marshmallows in the white chocolate fudge too? Or is it only for the regular chocolate one? Thanks
November 21st, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Hi Dawn yes the marshmallows are used for both. The white chocolate fudge was my favourite. I’m going to be making some soon too. Hope you enjoy.
December 20th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
Made this and it came out AMAZING. SO YUMMY!! I folded in oreo chunks. A hit for sure. I love that it uses heavy cream instead of evaporated milk. Makes a big difference!
December 23rd, 2011 at 7:48 pm
Janessa I’m making a batch in the am, my daughter said she wouldn’t take another picture for me unless I made a batch of fudge. She goes crazy for the white chocolate. Have a happy and safe holiday!
January 25th, 2012 at 12:06 am
I have a question about the texture of the fudge. Is it crumbly, or if you were to squeeze it between your fingers would it squish? I’m not talking oozy squish, but certainly some give to it.
January 25th, 2012 at 6:49 am
The texture of the white chocolate fudge is softer than the texture of the dark chocolate fudge, it was the preferred fudge of choice in my family.