If you need a quick, foolproof Christmas Cookie Fudge Recipe for the holiday season, this one is as easy as it gets. With only three simple ingredients, you can make a batch of creamy, delicious sugar cookie fudge in minutes. It tastes like a soft sugar cookie mixed with rich vanilla fudge and makes the perfect sweet treat for gifts, cookie trays, and Christmas time celebrations.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only three basic ingredients
- No candy thermometer, no complicated steps
- Sets beautifully with a smooth, creamy texture
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Choose the Right Size Pan
For this recipe, an 8x8 or 9x9 square pan works best. A smaller pan gives you thicker, taller pieces with that classic fudge height. A 9x9 pan creates slightly thinner squares but still gives you perfectl bite-sized pieces.
Consider the pan size you use if you’re packaging this fudge as a homemade gift or adding it to Christmas cookie trays. Whatever pan you choose, make sure it has straight sides. That’s the secret to even, professional-looking fudge pieces.
Use Parchment Paper
Line your pan with parchment paper and let the edges hang over the sides for easy lifting. This recipe is soft when warm, and parchment keeps it from sticking to the baking dish. It also protects the bottom from pulling or tearing when you remove the fudge.
If you want extra clean corners, trim the parchment so it fits snugly inside the pan, then fold the corners so they sit flat. Cutting straight, crisp fudge squares becomes much easier when your parchment sits evenly.
The Best Sprinkles for Fudge
I recommend sprinkling your festive sprinkles on top rather than mixing them into the fudge mixture. When sprinkles are stirred into hot fudge, they melt and bleed, tinting the fudge pink or green. By adding them to the top of the fudge only you get bright, clean color and a pretty holiday finish that stays put.
How to Make This Christmas Cookie Fudge Recipe
Combine the sugar cookie mix, white chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until everything melts into a smooth, creamy fudge mixture. This comes together fast, so keep the heat low and steady.
Microwave Instructions
If you’d rather skip the stovetop, you can make this easy fudge recipe right in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk to the bowl and microwave in 20 to 30 second bursts, stirring well after each.
Once the chocolate is mostly melted, stir until completely smooth, then add the sugar cookie mix and continue mixing until the fudge comes together.
Pour Into the Pan
Line an 8x8 or 9x9 square pan with parchment paper. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Add Sprinkles
Sprinkle the top generously with holiday sprinkles or festive sprinkles. Lay a piece of plastic wrap over the surface and gently press the sprinkles into the fudge so they stick without melting.
Chill & Cut
Let the fudge cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm. Lift it from the pan using the parchment overhang. Transfer to a cutting board, and use a sharp knife to cut into 39 small squares for gifting or serving.
Allyson’s Tips for Best Results
Use good-quality white chocolate chips. The better the white chocolate chips, the better this fudge tastes. Plus, high quality chocolate will give you firm fudge and neat, crisp edges.
Package & Gift
Place 2-3 fudge squares into cellophane bags, tie with red or green Christmas ribbon, and you’ve got an easy, budget-friendly homemade holiday gift that everyone loves.
Christmas Cookie Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups sugar cookie mix
- 24 oz white chocolate chips use good quality for best melting
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoon Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Make the Fudge Mixture
- Combine the sugar cookie mix, white chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until the chocolate melts and the mixture becomes smooth, thick, and creamy.
- Microwave Method
- Add the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each. Once the chocolate is mostly melted, add the sugar cookie mix and stir until the fudge mixture is completely smooth. Keep intervals short to prevent scorching.
- Prepare the Pan
- Line an 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper, trimming the corners so it fits flat. Spray lightly with cooking spray or non-stick spray for extra easy removal.
- Pour and Add Sprinkles
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Add festive sprinkles or Christmas sprinkles over the surface. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on top and gently press so the sprinkles adhere without melting or bleeding into the fudge.
- Chill and Cut
- Let the fudge cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm. Lift the slab from the pan using the parchment overhang. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 36–39 squares with a sharp knife for clean, crisp edges.
- Package for Gifting
- Place a few pieces in cellophane bags, tie with a ribbon or Christmas string, and you’ve got a festive, budget-friendly great edible gift for friends, neighbors, or teachers.
Notes
What to Pair It With
This fudge fits beautifully on Christmas cookie trays, especially when paired with a variety of textures and flavors. I love serving it alongside Decorated Sugar Cookies, Eggnog Snickerdoodles, and Mini Brownie Bites for the perfect flavor contrast. This festive trio that feels homemade, thoughtful, and just right for gifting or sharing at your next Christmas party.
Storage
- Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Refrigerator: Keeps well for two weeks.
- Freezer: Freeze pieces in a freezer bag for up to two months. Thaw at room temp.
Autumn Allen says
What sugar cookies mix is used? I don’t mind it mentioned. I would really like to use this recipe but I I feel like that ingredient is glossed over.