Christmas Cookie Fudge (Creamy, No-Bake, Holiday Favorite)

Christmas cookie fudge is creamy white chocolate fudge loaded with crushed sugar cookies and holiday sprinkles, and it tastes exactly like the holidays. It is no-bake, it takes 15 minutes of hands-on time, and it sets into neat squares that look beautiful on a cookie tray next to the snowballs and crinkle cookies. The base is just three ingredients: white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. The magic is in the mix-ins — crunchy vanilla sugar cookies folded through the fudge, and a shower of red, green, and white sprinkles on top. Kids love making it, and it is one of the easiest gifts you can make in a holiday kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Christmas Cookie Fudge

• No baking and no candy thermometer. If you can melt chocolate, you can make this fudge.
• 15 minutes of hands-on time, then the fridge does the rest.
• It tastes like sugar cookies and fudge had a baby — creamy, crunchy, and sweet.
• One batch makes 36 squares, perfect for cookie trays, gift boxes, and classroom treats.
• Kids can help with every step, from crushing the cookies to pressing on the sprinkles.

Key Ingredients

• White chocolate chips, 2 cups (340 g) — Use real white chocolate chips, not white candy melts, for the best flavor and the smoothest set. Swap: chopped white chocolate bars work the same way.
• Sweetened condensed milk, 1 can (14 oz / 300 g) — The sweet, creamy base that makes the fudge set. Swap: do not swap in evaporated milk; it will not set.
• Unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons (30 g) — Adds richness and helps the fudge slice cleanly. Swap: salted butter works, just leave out the added salt.
• Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon — Rounds out the sweetness. Swap: 1/2 teaspoon almond extract for a different note.
• Crushed vanilla sugar cookies, 1 1/2 cups (150 g) — Vanilla wafers or plain sugar cookies, crushed into small pieces with a few crumbs. Swap: crushed shortbread or golden sandwich cookies.
• Holiday sprinkles, 1/4 cup (40 g), plus more for the top — Red, green, and white jimmies or nonpareils. Swap: any festive sprinkle mix you like.
• Salt, 1 pinch — Just enough to keep the sweetness from being flat. Swap: flaky sea salt sprinkled on top instead.

How to Make Christmas Cookie Fudge

1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides so you can lift the fudge out later. Lightly grease the paper.
2. Put the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly for 4 to 5 minutes, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not let it boil.
3. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the vanilla and the pinch of salt. Fold in the crushed cookies and the 1/4 cup of sprinkles, stirring just until they are mixed through.
4. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer with a spatula. Press extra sprinkles gently onto the top.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or until firm. Lift the fudge out by the parchment overhang and cut it into 36 squares with a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts.

Success Tips

• Melt low and slow. White chocolate scorches easily, so keep the heat low and stir the whole time. If you are nervous, melt it in a bowl over a pan of simmering water instead.
• Do not over-stir the sprinkles. A few gentle folds keep their colors bright. Too much stirring turns the fudge pink or green.
• Chill the full 2 hours. Warm fudge cuts into a smeary mess, but chilled fudge slices into clean, sharp squares.
• Wipe the knife between cuts. A clean, warm blade gives you neat edges instead of dragged crumbs.

Variations

• Chocolate Christmas cookie fudge: Swap the white chocolate for semisweet chocolate chips and use chocolate sandwich cookies.
• Peppermint Christmas fudge: Add 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract and top with crushed candy canes instead of sprinkles.
• Gingerbread Christmas fudge: Use crushed gingersnap cookies and add 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger to the melted chocolate.
• Christmas tree fudge: Press the fudge into a pan, cut it into triangles, and decorate each one like a little tree with green sprinkles and a star.

Storage, Make-Ahead and Freezing

Make-ahead: Make the fudge up to 5 days ahead and keep it chilled in the pan, covered, until you are ready to cut it.

Leftovers: Store cut squares in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving so they soften slightly.

Freezing: Freeze cut squares in a single layer, then stack them in a freezer bag with parchment between the layers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

FAQ

Why is my fudge soft and won’t set?

The most common reason is too little chilling time, or the chocolate was not fully melted and mixed. Make sure the mixture is completely smooth before you pour it, and give it the full 2 hours in the fridge. A cold kitchen helps too.

Can I use candy melts instead of white chocolate?

You can, but the flavor will be sweeter and less like real chocolate. If you do use candy melts, reduce the sweetened condensed milk by 2 tablespoons, because melts are already very sweet.

Why did my sprinkles bleed color into the fudge?

Some sprinkles bleed when they sit in warm, wet fudge. Use jimmies, which hold their color better than nonpareils, and fold them in gently at the very end. Sprinkles pressed on top after spreading are safest of all.

How do I cut fudge into clean squares?

Chill it until it is completely firm, then use a long, sharp knife. Run the blade under hot water, wipe it dry, and make one clean cut. Wipe and re-warm the blade between cuts for the neatest edges.

In Short

• Creamy white chocolate fudge loaded with crushed sugar cookies and holiday sprinkles.
• No baking, no thermometer, 15 minutes of hands-on time.
• Makes 36 squares that keep for 2 weeks in the fridge.
• The easiest homemade gift on your holiday baking list.

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