Christmas Cookie Fudge Recipe — Decadent Holiday Treat

If you enjoy easy, crowd-pleasing holiday treats, this Christmas cookie fudge belongs on your list. It’s a no-fuss dessert that comes together in minutes and can be customized with different toppings and mix-ins to suit any celebration.

• Fast and simple: No candy thermometer or complex steps. The fudge melts together on the stovetop in about 10 minutes—just heat, stir, pour, top with sprinkles, and chill.
• Perfect for last-minute desserts: This sugar cookie fudge makes an excellent quick holiday dessert. Customize the toppings to match any theme or occasion.

Gather sugar cookie mix, sweetened condensed milk, chopped white chocolate, vanilla extract, and festive sprinkles.

If you need to swap ingredients, here are practical options:

• Sugar Cookie Mix: Any brand will work; use your preferred mix.
• White Chocolate: Choose a white chocolate that melts easily. Chopped white chocolate bars melt more smoothly than some chips; wafers can work as well.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk: This recipe was developed for canned sweetened condensed milk and hasn’t been tested with alternatives.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds background flavor—omit if needed or substitute with a complementary extract (see Variations).
• Sprinkles: Use any festive sprinkles you like for decoration.

• Chocolate Sugar Cookie Fudge: Substitute equal-weight milk or semi-sweet chocolate for the white chocolate.
• Peanut Butter Sugar Cookie Fudge: Use a mix of peanut butter chips and white chocolate (for example, 6 oz peanut butter chips + 6 oz white chocolate).
• Nuts: Fold in 1/2–1 cup of finely chopped nuts for crunch.
• Extracts: Add up to 1 tsp of a flavor extract—peppermint is festive when paired with crushed candy canes; almond or maple extract also work well. Start with 1/2 tsp, taste, and adjust.
• Mix-ins: Stir in small candies like mini M&M’s or chopped peanut butter cups before chilling.
• Microwave method: Combine the sugar cookie mix, sweetened condensed milk, and white chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat 1 minute, stir, then heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

1. Prepare the pan: Line the bottom and two sides of an 8×8 pan with parchment paper (for thinner pieces, use 9×9).
2. Melt the ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar cookie mix, sweetened condensed milk, and chopped white chocolate. Stir frequently to promote even melting and prevent scorching. Remove from heat once the mixture is smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Set the fudge: Pour the smooth mixture into the prepared pan, smooth the top with the back of a spoon or a frosting spatula, and sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
4. Chill and slice: Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set. To remove, run a knife along unlined edges and use the parchment to lift the block from the pan. Slice into pieces and serve.

Store: Place leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to three weeks.

Freeze: Arrange pieces in a freezer-safe container in a single layer on parchment. If stacking, separate layers with additional parchment. Freeze up to six months.

Thaw: Move desired pieces to the refrigerator to thaw overnight and enjoy chilled.

• Heat chocolate with the sweetened condensed milk: Warming them together reduces the risk of the white chocolate seizing.
• Stir frequently: Different textures will seem stubborn, but steady, gentle stirring brings the mixture together into a smooth fudge.
• Add mix-ins at the right time: Fold nuts, candies, or crushed pretzels into the mixture after adding vanilla and before pouring into the pan for best distribution.

Yes. Combine the sugar cookie mix, sweetened condensed milk, and white chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat 1 minute, stir, then continue heating in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.

Yes. Double the ingredients and use a 9×13 pan to accommodate the larger batch.

Christmas Cookie Fudge Recipe

Equipment

• 1 8×8 pan (for thinner pieces, use 9×9)
• Parchment paper
• Medium saucepan
• Spoon or spatula

Ingredients

• 14 oz canned sweetened condensed milk
• 12 oz chopped white chocolate
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1¼ cup (150 g) sugar cookie mix
• ¼ cup festive sprinkles

Instructions

1. Line the bottom and two sides of an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
2. Combine the sugar cookie mix, sweetened condensed milk, and white chocolate in a medium saucepan and heat over medium.
3. Stir often until melted and smooth, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours until set. Lift out with parchment, slice, and serve.

Notes

Storage: Keep leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer separated with parchment for up to 6 months.