Easy Fudge Recipe: No-Fail, No-Cook
The easiest fudge you’ll ever make. This easy fudge recipe is rich and creamy, doesn’t require any cooking, and is simply irresistible. I dare say it’s no-fail too! You can whip up a batch of this yummy fudge in less than five minutes, and then pop it into the fridge for about an hour to firm. Then you’re ready to serve it to guests, or wrap it up to give it away…or just eat it! (Warning: It goes fast!!)
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Let’s face it, holiday treats and baking are at the top of our Christmas favorites, and it’s no different at our house. Crockpot Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Chocolate Sheet Cake, and Snowball Cookies are just a few of our favorite Christmas recipes. But fudge is at the top of our list!
Cooking fudge can be a little finicky, so I especially love this fudge recipe that came from my grandmother. It’s so quick and easy, and my kids also love making it on their own. Really, there are no more words for just how simple, delicious, and no-fuss this fudge is. It’s a huge family favorite we’ve been making for years.
Table of contents
Ingredients
It’s a mixture of all the yummiest things, many of them basic pantry baking ingredients that are easy to find or you may already have on hand.
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract
- Chopped walnuts (optional)
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 8×8 glass baking dish
How to make
Mix the powdered sugar and cocoa together, then add in the rest of the ingredients. Mix together until a ball is formed, and the it’s well combined. If adding nuts, mix everything together except the nuts, then add them at the end.
Press the fudge in a 8×8 glass dish that’s been lined with plastic wrap or wax paper. Refrigerate until firm enough to cut into slices or squares.
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FAQ
You can keep this fudge refrigerated for up to 5 days, because it has cream cheese in it. Keep it in an airtight container, or wrap it tightly.
Yes! Use a 9×13 pan instead of an 8×8.
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Easy Fudge Recipe: No-Cook, No-Fail
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the powdered sugar and cocoa together, then add in the rest of the ingredients. Mix together until a ball is formed, and the it's well combined. If adding nuts, mix everything together except the nuts, then add them at the end. Press the fudge in a 8×8 glass dish that's been lined with plastic wrap or wax paper. Refrigerate until firm enough to cut into slices or squares.
Nutrition
*Originally posted 2015
