Food and Recipes Entertaining Ideas & Tips 13 Festive Fudge Recipes Perfect For Gifting Give the gift of fudge to show just how much you care with these delicious recipes. By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on December 16, 2024 Close Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland When it comes to homemade food gifts, fudge tends to be one of the first things that comes to mind, and why not? It's perfectly giftable and something that everyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate. We love finding new and creative ways to package our favorite fudge recipes and sometimes even whip up a batch to keep for ourselves. Making a batch of fudge around the holidays has become a family tradition in many of our households. We have all sorts of fudge recipes, from decadent chocolate variety (our favorite recipe comes from former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower) to pretty blond butterscotch fudge. No matter how you like your fudge, we can guarantee that these recipes make perfect gifts this holiday season. 96 Of Our All-Time Favorite Chocolate Desserts 01 of 13 Foolproof Fudge Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless This fudge only requires four ingredients, and more importantly, doesn't require a candy thermometer to make. The secret to this extra easy fudge? Sweetened condensed milk! 4-Ingredient Foolproof Fudge Anyone Can Make 02 of 13 Easy Fudge Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell An impressive and simple-to-whip up recipe made for gifting. A secret ingredient makes this easier-than-ever fudge recipe taste delicious. get the recipe 03 of 13 Butterscotch Fudge Photographer: Isaac Nunn, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Due to the setting powers of this recipe's butterscotch and white chocolate chips, you won't even need a candy thermometer for this decadent fudge. Fifteen minutes is all the time in the kitchen you'll need to make these sweet treats. Get The Recipe 04 of 13 Salted Caramel Fudge Photographer: Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Classic chocolate fudge gets adorned with a swirl of silky caramel and flaky salt in this all-star recipe. The batch is spiked with espresso to help bring out the chocolatey flavor. Get The Recipe 05 of 13 Foolproof Brown Sugar Fudge Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Yes, foolproof. With three simple tricks, your fudge will turn out creamy and smooth every time. Use an instant-read candy thermometer to check for doneness. Get The Recipe 06 of 13 Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Peanut butter and chocolate fudge come together in one tasty bar perfect for holidays, bake sales, or casual weeknights. Plus, you can make it up to three days in advance, so you can plan out making them for when is most convenient for you. Get The Recipe 07 of 13 Marbled Brown Sugar Fudge Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Bittersweet chocolate chips lend this fudge some pizzazz, resulting in a perfectly giftable tango of flavors. This recipe yields 64 fudge squares, so it's perfect for mass gifting. Get The Recipe 08 of 13 Bourbon-Pecan Brown Sugar Fudge Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, lavish bourbon, crunchy pecans, and (most importantly) creamy fudge. What more could you want? Get The Recipe 09 of 13 Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley Chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, and evaporated milk make this no-fuss fudge recipe something to talk about. The fudge can be stored at room temperature for up to three weeks, which means you can make them once and munch on them slowly. Get The Recipe 10 of 13 Fudge Cake Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Anna Hampton Totally indulgent and completely irresistible, this recipe combines all the best qualities of fudge and cake into one decadent dessert. Serve with ice cream to cut through the richness of the cake. Get The Recipe 11 of 13 Fudge Pie Iain Bagwell Fudge, but make it in pie form. Sounds like a dream. Plus, we use a store-bought pie crust to cut down on time. Get The Recipe 12 of 13 Coconut Brown Sugar Fudge Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely With both coconut extract and coconut flakes, this recipe goes out to our coconut-craving crowd. Line the pan with lightly greased parchment paper to easily remove the fudge when the time comes. Get The Recipe 13 of 13 Candy Bar Fudge 83 Press Award-winning baker Linda Skeens' shared her beloved candy bar fudge recipe with us from her debut cookbook, Blue Ribbon Kitchen. As mentioned in the name, the rich and chocolaty fudge is enhanced with all your favorite candy bars. The good thing is that you likely have most of the ingredients already. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit