How to Make Unbelievable Fudge for the Holiday Season

Fudge is a great gift for any occasion. With the upcoming holiday season it would be a great time to experiment and find a fudge that would be great to bring to the holiday dinners and special occasions. There are many different types of fudge. Each kind is unique, but delicious in its own way. Therefore here are a few recipes for you to try and see which fits into your holiday plan.

Basic and Easy Fudge

You will need three cups of semisweet chocolate chips, 1 (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk, ¼ cup of butter, and 1 cup of chopped walnuts. In a microwavable bowl, put in your chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and your butter. Microwave on medium heat for three to five minutes until the chocolate is melted. Stir every thirty seconds, so the chocolate doesn't burn. Then all you do is stir in the nuts and pour into a greased 8 X 8 inch pan and refrigerate until it is set.

Peanut Butter Fudge

First you need to grease an 8 X 8 inch glass dish. In a saucepan combine ¾ cup of evaporated milk, 2 cups of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Bring to a rolling boil on medium heat and let boil for 5 minutes. Remove it from the heat and stir in 1 1/8 cups of peanut butter, 2 cups of marshmallow crème, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until combined well; and then spread into the glass dish. Let it cool completely and set and then cut into squares of your choice.

Layered Peppermint Fudge

You will need to line an 8 X 4 inch loaf pan with aluminum foil. Grease the foil with butter and set the pan aside. In a bowl beat 2 ounces of softened cream cheese. Then beat in 2 cups of powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of cocoa, 1 teaspoon of milk, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla. Stir in the ¼ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans. Spread into the pan and then chill for an hour or more. It needs to be firm so the layers don't mix together. For the next layer you will need to beat 2 ounces of softened cream cheese in a bowl. Slowly and gradually beat in 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons of milk. Stir in ¼ cup of crushed peppermint candy. Spread evenly over the first layer and then chill for an hour or more. Make sure it is firm. Lift out the fudge by the foil and then cut into squares and peel of the foil.

Layered Caramel Peanut, Peanut Butter Fudge

Grease a 9 X 13 inch glass dish and set aside. Combine 1 cup of milk chocolate chips, ¼ cup of butterscotch chips, and ¼ cup of peanut butter in a sauce pan. Cook on low heat until the mixture is melted and smooth. Spread this evenly into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until it is set and then start on the second layer. In a sauce pan melt ¼ cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup of sugar and ¼ cup of evaporated milk. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups of marshmallow crème, ¼ cup of peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Fold in 1 ½ cups of salted chopped peanuts. You then spread this layer over the first layer and refrigerate until set. When this is set you start on the third layer. In a medium sauce pan combine unwrapped caramels from a 14 ounce package of individually wrapped caramels and ¼ cup of heavy cream. Cook on low heat until the caramel and milk make a smooth melted mixture. Pour over the second layer, refrigerate until set, and then start on the fourth layer. In a saucepan combine 1 cup of milk chocolate chips, ¼ cup of butterscotch chips, and ¼ cup of peanut butter. Cook on low heat until it is melted and smooth. Spread it over the third layer and chill for one hour or more. When it is set, cut into squares of your choice.

A great variation to the original fudge recipe is to add slices of your favorite candy bar in the middle of the fudge. It is easy to do and makes it even more delicious.