Fudge is one of those treats that seems to go hand-in-hand with the Christmas season. Just like trees, lights, and nativity scenes - fudge makes its appearance on cute little red and green colored plates around the end of November and all through December.
This year, my wife has been experimenting with some fudge recipes that have been in the family for years and some others that she found online. If you haven't already guessed, my wife is big into Pinterest. I used to think that Pinterest was destroying my life and our relationship, but I got over it, and shocker - our relationship is just fine! Honestly, if that was going to bring our marriage down, then we probably had larger relational fish to fry. Anyways, back to fudge (always a good segue). This year, she is reprising some tried and true recipes and trying out new ones. In total, she has made 5 different types of fudge. Feel free to eat your heart out - I'll be eating fudge.
But don't worry! I've typed out or included links to all of the recipes that my wife has made so you can stop eating your heart out and try a bit of fudge, too.
1. 4 Minute Microwave Fudge
This first recipe I'll share is an easy one that originated with my mother. I'm sure she didn't make it up, but I attribute its existence to her.
Interesting side story about my mother. She decided over a decade ago that she would give up eating candy. You might be thinking "what would ever inspire someone to make such a rash decision?" No, she's not diabetic nor suffering from any serious medical problems. Here's the reason. She was helping an elderly gentleman who had been smoking practically all of his life to stop smoking. She made a deal with him that if he would stop smoking she would give up something that she really liked - candy. He accepted the deal. He quit smoking and she quit eating candy (she allows herself to eat desserts only on Sundays, per the arrangement). He has since passed away, but she remains faithful to her commitment. Yes, my mom is that kind of amazing. She still makes the fudge for her family to eat. I know, it sounds like torture, but she does it anyway.
This recipe is perfect for kids to help with - then you can praise them for their delicious creation. Our 6 year old was so proud of the fudge she made!
Here is the recipe:
- 2 Cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup butter/margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (added later)
2. Peppermint Oreo Fudge
My wife copied this recipe down and made it for the first time last year. It was a huge hit and she decided to make it again this year. We took it to a church party and there were no left overs. Not sure how I felt about that (glad that others enjoyed it, but sad there was none left... you can probably identify). In the top picture, it's the fudge that has chocolate on bottom and pink in the middle with cookie crumbles on top. My wife said she probably got the recipe from Pinterest, but couldn't find the link anymore. So, we're not trying to take credit for coming up with this - just sharing the deliciousness with all of you.
- 1 bag milk chocolate Hershey Kisses
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts
- 1 bag peppermint candy cane Hershey Kisses
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts
- 2 cups crushed Oreo cookies
- 2 cans (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- Combine milk chocolate Kisses, milk chocolate chips or melts, and 1 can sweetened condensed milk.
- Stir over low heat until melted and smooth. It should pull away from the pan. Fold 1 cup of crushed Oreo cookies into the mixture.
- Pour chocolate mixture into the prepared dish
- Combine candy cane Kisses, white chocolate chips or melts, and 1 can sweetened condensed milk.
- Stir over low heat until smooth and completely melted. It should pull away from the pan.
- Pour the white chocolate mixture over the chocolate Oreo mixture and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining Oreo crumbs over the top and press lightly into the fudge.
- Let cool ~5 hours
3. Mint Truffle Oreo Fudge
This recipe is one that my wife came up with. In the second picture, it is the all chocolate one with cookies on top. She made it for the first time this year. It's a bit gooey, but definitely yummy. It is a spin off of the Peppermint Oreo Fudge.
There are three main differences.
First, instead of using peppermint candy cane Hershey Kisses, use a bag of mint truffle Hershey Kisses.
Second, instead of using white chocolate chips, use regular milk chocolate chips.
Third, instead of using regular Oreos, use cool mint Oreos.
Everything else is the same as the Peppermint Oreo Fudge.
4. No Bake Reese's Fudge Bars
This recipe was also gleaned from Pinterest, which linked to the Six Sister Stuff website. Don't know anything about them, but they have some great fudge recipes! My wife made this one just the other day and it is probably one of my favorites.
I highly recommend clicking the link and trying it out.
5. 4 Ingredient Rocky Road Fudge
This recipe was another grab from the same website above. Here is the link.
It's been a tough job, but someone had to taste test and decide which of these 5 recipes are the best. Honestly, I can't tell, but this one is also amazing - especially if you like marshmallows and nuts.
Now, you might be wondering if we are a family of gluttons. I promise we aren't - at least not too extreme. My wife's affinity for fudge making serves a number of purposes. First and most obvious, she likes chocolate and she knows that the kids and I do, too. She also likes to try new recipes and gets a great deal of enjoyment out of cooking. She says its a stress reliever. In addition to these reasons, my wife loves to make gift plates for the neighbors and other friends. She has a very giving heart. It's just one of her ways to show love and spread some Christmas cheer.
Hopefully you will enjoy these recipes as much as we have!
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