At The Farm, fudge is as essential to my Christmas festivities as the decorated trees. Ever since I can remember, the day the chocolate and peanut butter fudge were made, Christmas had truly begun. I wrote about these delicious and simple fudge recipes last Christmas, but this year we have a quick video just in time for your Christmas gatherings! It works best to have all the ingredients measured in advance and ready to use since these recipes are time conscious. Having things prepared makes for a stress-free cook time! Merry Christmas!
Watch how to make these fudge recipes:
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Fudge
The rich pairing of chocolate and peanut butter is great for the holidays. This recipe creates both, giving a balance between the flavors in a simple yet decadent way, quickly making it a fan favorite.
Ingredients
For the chocolate fudge
- 3 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 7 oz marshmallow creme
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
For the peanut butter fudge
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 7 oz marshmallow creme
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
Instructions
For the chocolate fudge
- Bring sugar, milk, and butter to a boil. Cook to medium-soft boil/ball stage.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in marshmallow cream, chocolate chips, and nuts.
- Stir vigorously to incorporate all ingredients and pour into a buttered 9×9 or 7×11 baking dish. Cool, cut, and enjoy!
For the peanut butter fudge
- Bring sugar and evaporated milk to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pan and cook to a soft boil/ball stage.
- Immediately remove from heat and add vanilla, peanut butter, and marshmallow cream, stirring constantly to completely incorporate all ingredients.
- Once incorporated, pour into a buttered 9×9 or 7×11 baking dish. Cool, cut, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 1gSugar: 70gVitamin A: 271IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
