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CHOOSE FROM 12 QUICK AND EASY FUDGE RECIPES IN AN ARRAY OF FLAVOURS FOR MAKING FUDGY GIFTS
Homemade fudge makes a brilliant gift idea. If you follow the right recipe, it’s quick and easy to make. Plus, there are lots of delicious variations, and it tastes wonderful. You can also make fudge look fabulously festive by popping it in cellophane bags and tying it with beautiful ribbon or string.
Here’s a roundup of some very easy fudge recipes that you can whip up at home for gifts and for simply eating yourself! Homemade fudge is a great way to give a little gift to neighbours, teachers and friends without spending a fortune.
Don’t worry if you aren’t particularly handy in the kitchen. Fudge is actually incredibly easy to make, especially if it’s the kind that doesn’t involve any cooking, which is the case with some of the recipes in this roundup.
I am a huge fan of fudge and love that there are so many different flavours. I’ve included an array of them in this roundup, from traditional vanilla fudge to on-trend salted caramel fudge, through peppermint fudge to slightly crazy mince pie fudge and fantasy fudge.
MAKE YOUR FUDGE INTO A SUPER CHIC GIFT
The easiest way to gift wrap your fudge is to pop it into a cellophane bag to showcase it and tie it with something fabulous.
THE 12 FINEST FUDGE RECIPES AROUND
There are 12 mouthwateringly delicious fudge recipes in this roundup, from peppermint to salted caramel, classic vanilla fudge and even boozy fudge.
Traditional Vanilla Fudge
I'm kicking off with a traditional vanilla fudge recipe, because vanilla fudge is the absolute OG of fudge.
Eggnog Fudge Recipe - A Christmas Classic
What do you get if you combine eggnog and fudge... eggnog fudge of course!! It's the ultimate Christmas drink/eat combo!
Salted Caramel Fudge Recipe
There's science behind why salted caramel has become such a hit flavour over the past few years - it's the perfect combination of sweet and salty, utterly irresistible. And here's an easy to make salted caramel fudge recipe if even the mere mention of salted caramel has got your mouth watering.
Quick, Easy Chocolate and Peppermint Fudge Recipe
The combination of chocolate and mint is always a winning one. This easy fudge recipe is made with sweetened condensed milk and is super simple.
Candy Cane Fudge
This no-cook Candy Cane fudge is super easy to make and super appealing to look at with its pretty red and white stripes.
Fudgy Chocolate Truffles
Fancy riffing on more traditional style fudge? How about trying this four-ingredient recipe for fudgy chocolate truffles
Terry’s Chocolate Orange Fudge Recipe
It's funny how Terry's Chocolate Orange have wheedled their way into becoming synonymous with Christmas. So, why not go with it and make Terry's Chocolate Orange fudge as gifts for fam and friends?!
Easy Kahlua Chocolate Fudge
Got friends who'd appreciate fudge that has an alcoholic kick? Here's a recipe for easy Kahlua chocolate fudge. Yum! Or should that be... hic!
Christmas Mince Pie Fudge
It sounds fancy, but there's only three ingredients... and it tastes just like.... Christmas!
Spiced Rum Raisin Chocolate Fudge
And moving on from mince meat... here's a rum and raisin fudge recipe laced with delicious spiced rum.
6-Ingredient Butter Pecan Fudge
Six ingredients blend together to make this pecan butter fudge, it looks super pretty too.
Original Fantasy Fudge Recipe
Fantasy fudge, right?! It's a thing. It's packed with chocolate chips and walnut and utterly irresistible.
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Hello, I’m Luci, founder of Mums Make Lists (Est. 2011). Over the last decade or so, I have combined my experience as a mum, journalist and shopping editor to create useful guides and lists of ideas and inspiration to make it easier for busy parents to plan and host kids’ parties and find great gifts. Read more.