Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe with Holiday Swirls

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This Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe is an easy treat that's perfect for both kids and adults this holiday season! Featuring festive sprinkles and beautiful red and green swirls, this is sure to be a hit.

Sugar cookie fudge stacked on top of each other with top one having a bit out of it.

The holiday season is officially among us, and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious Sugar Cookie Fudge?! Living far from my family means I am always looking for a secure and festive way to transport baked goods. The Rubbermaid® TakeAlongs® not only do the job, they do so festively in three colors, including red, gold, and green.

Also, I love that the sugar cookie fudge can been seen through the clear base—letting all the holiday deliciousness shine through. This cookie fudge recipe uses only a few basic ingredients and can be customized with festive holiday sprinkles and food coloring to create a fun swirl effect. It is no secret that I love making desserts for my friends and family during the holidays, and I love to bring sweets to share during our holiday gatherings. I hope you and your family love this easy holiday fudge recipe.

Kitchen Tools

A 9x9 or 8x8 Square Pan - Make sure the pan is not too large or the fudge will be super thin and not very fudgey.
Parchment Paper and Cooking Spray - These make life so much easier. Getting the fudge out without them can be a pain.
A Medium Saucepan
Rubbermaid® TakeAlongs® - If you are taking your Christmas Cookie Fudge on the road to share, then you will definitely need some of these. The Quik Clik seal makes sure the lid stays put and your easy sugar cookie fudge doesn't escape. Also, they work wonderfully for storing leftover homemade fudge until you are ready to gift it.

Ingredients

White Chocolate Chips
Sweetened Condensed Milk
A Sugar Cookie Box Mix
Holiday Sprinkles - I went with red, white, and green for a Christmas theme, but you could use any color you prefer to fit a theme or holiday.
Food Coloring - Same with the sprinkles, you can change the colors up depending on your personal preference.

Sugar cookie fudge in a baking dish with gold container and holiday gifting supplies around it.

How to Make Fudge

Fudge is one of my favorite treats to make during the holiday season. This red and green fudge recipe is super simple and is always a hit with both kiddos and grown-ups. Since we live far from our family and travel during the holidays, I love making simple, delicious, and portable snacks to share. This sugar cookie fudge fits the bill and is super festive and pretty as an added bonus.

Prep image for fudge recipe showing step by step process in six photos.

Add the butter to the medium saucepan and let it melt over low heat.
Next, add the white chocolate chips and stir—making sure the chocolate doesn't stick to the bottom and burn.
Once the chocolate chips are melted, add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until smooth.
Add the sugar cookie mix and stir until well incorporated. The fudge will be thick but stir-able and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in your holiday sprinkles of choice.
Pour the fudge into a parchment paper-lined baking pan and make sure it is distributed evenly.
Add several drops of food coloring to the top of the fudge and swirl it into the middle using a spoon. Make sure not to swirl too many colors or the fudge will turn a muddy color. Also, you can add additional sprinkles to the top of the sugar cookie fudge and lightly press them in.
Cover the Christmas fudge and let chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
When ready to eat, slice into pieces and serve.

Hand slicing sugar cooking fudge in a baking dish.

More Holiday Desserts

Christmas Chocolate Bark with Peppermint and Candy
Gingerbread Truffles
Edible Christmas Cookie Dough
Chocolate Cake Cookie with Peppermint Sprinkles

Homemade fudge in a small container on a blue counter with a hand reaching in.

Common Questions

How should leftover fudge be stored?

When stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this Christmas fudge will stay fresh for up to 3 weeks. If you are out of fridge space (holiday problems), then this homemade fudge can be kept at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Can fudge be frozen?

To freeze the fudge, securely wrap it in cling wrap, then foil, and place the fudge in a large freezer bag. When ready to enjoy the fudge, you can let it defrost at room temperature or in the fridge until it has softened up a bit.

Can fudge be made ahead of time?

Yes, fudge is great made ahead of time and just as good days later. You can make the fudge up to a week ahead of time and store in the fridge until you are ready to eat or gift it.

Sugar Cookie Fudge in a container with a green lid and red and green bow on top.

With the holidays almost here, I am all about baking and making treats with my son. He isn't a big cake or cookie fan (so strange), but he is a massive fudge fan! This sugar cookie fudge is definitely going to be a new Christmas tradition in our home. Theo had a great time swirling the food coloring into the fudge and adding the sprinkles. Of course, his favorite part was eating the finished homemade fudge. I hope you, your friends, and your family have an incredible holiday season and enjoy this Christmas cookie fudge recipe.

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Happy Eating!