No-Fail Fudge Recipes Even Beginners Can Master

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Fudge is the sweet that can be found at both theme parks and holiday celebrations, making it a delicious food you can enjoy year-round. One of the best parts of fudge is how easily it can be made at home with just a few ingredients.

In this collection, I’ve compiled 15 no-fail fudge recipes even beginners can master. From recipes filled with rich chocolatey goodness to flavors that will brighten up your holiday season, these types of fudge will not disappoint.

2 Ingredient Fudge

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This fudge is made of just two ingredients, chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, and requires only five minutes of prep. This fudge can be enjoyed after chilling in the fridge for 2 hours. It makes 16 squares, the perfect amount for you and your family.

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Gingerbread Fudge

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Gingerbread Fudge has the perfect combination of holiday flavor and fudgy texture. The texture comes from the white chocolate chips and condensed milk and the holiday flavor features ingredients like brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. It only requires 20 minutes of activity before it sets in the fridge to become a holiday favorite.

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Oreo Fudge

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This Oreo Fudge is deliciously decadent. It has just the right balance of cookies and cream with a white chocolate base mixed with Oreos. What makes this fudge even better is it only requires 20 minutes of prep and 6 ingredients, so it’s perfect for beginners.

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2 Ingredient Vanilla Fudge

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If you want fudge but don’t want something super chocolatey, this 2 Ingredient Vanilla Fudge is for you! This recipe is similar to the previous chocolate 2 ingredient fudge but it uses white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. This fudge only takes 8 minutes to make, so it’s perfect for if you’re in a time crunch and want a quick treat.

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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge (Penuche)

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This Easy Peanut Butter Fudge (Penuche) combines peanut butter, whole milk, vanilla extract and caramelized brown sugar for something smooth and addicting. These 4 total ingredients take only 5 minutes of prep, great for both experienced and rookie fudge crafters.

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Caramel Fudge

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Caramel Fudge is another two ingredient masterpiece made of white chocolate chips and dulce de leche. It only requires 8 minutes of prep, so it’s another recipe great for fudge novices. This fudge oozes with caramel flavor whenever you take a bite.

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If you can’t choose between sugar cookies and fudge, this recipe will be right up your alley. Prep for this fudge only takes 15 minutes and 5 ingredients. You’ll combine a classic white chocolate fudge recipe with sugar cookie mix and butter for this Sugar Cookie Fudge.

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2 Ingredient Strawberry Fudge

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This 2 Ingredient Strawberry Fudge is kind of like pink Starburst in fudge form. Its delicious strawberry flavor is constructed from strawberry frosting and strawberry candy melts. It’s another recipe that only requires 8 minutes of prep so you can make it quickly in the morning and come home to strawberry fudge that set in the fridge while you were gone.

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Maple Bacon Fudge

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If your tastebuds never let go of the sweet bacon trend of the 2010s, this fudge is for you. This Maple Bacon Fudge is like a warm breakfast transformed into a delectable dessert. Even though this recipe has more ingredients than others on this list, it will still take a quick 30 minutes to make.

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Peppermint Bark Fudge

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This Peppermint Bark Fudge is another fantastic combination of two holiday classics. It features both dark and white chocolate along with peppermint. It has seven ingredients and takes 25 minutes to prepare, so it’s very easy.

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Vegan Pumpkin Fudge Bars

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Just because you’re vegan doesn’t mean you have to miss out on fudge. Not only are these pumpkin fudge bars vegan, they’re also gluten and nut free, using ingredients like chickpeas, dairy free chocolate chips, and oat flour to keep the chocolatey richness associated with fudge. Pumpkin and chocolate compliment each other in this delicious vegan dessert.

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White Chocolate Reeses Fudge

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If you like white chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallows, this White Chocolate Reeses Fudge is for you. It only has 7 ingredients and takes 15 minutes of prep, making this a great beginner fudge that exudes flavor.

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Neapolitan Fudge

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You don’t have to choose whether you want vanilla, raspberry or chocolate fudge when you can have it all with this Neapolitan Fudge. If you like your fudge extra creamy, this fudge is cream cheese and frosting based in addition to the usual white and milk chocolate.

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Andes Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge

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This fudge is a giant version of an Andes Candy! Just like its smaller counterpart, it layers chocolate and mint for a fabulous flavor combination. Andes Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge takes 30 minutes and 5 steps to prepare, making the hardest part waiting 2 hours for it to set.

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Eggnog Fudge

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Last but not least is this Eggnog Fudge! This fudge is flavored with white chocolate, nutmeg, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, and of course eggnog. It takes 25 minutes of prep and can make up to 30 servings, so it’s great for a holiday party.

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