Noel Christmas Fudge

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Classic creamy vanilla fudge with candied fruit and nuts, perfect for holiday gifting.
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This Noel Christmas Fudge is a nostalgic holiday treat featuring a rich, creamy vanilla base studded with festive candied cherries and crunchy nuts. The texture is smooth and dense, offering a sweet, indulgent bite that melts in your mouth. It captures the essence of traditional homemade confections, making it an ideal addition to your Christmas cookie platter or as a thoughtful gift in decorative tins. Simple ingredients like sugar, milk, butter, and corn syrup come together to create a sophisticated dessert without complicated techniques. Whether you enjoy it with a cup of hot cocoa or serve it to guests during the holidays, this fudge brings a warm, home-style flavor to your table. It’s a timeless recipe that evokes memories of family gatherings and festive celebrations, ensuring it remains a favorite for years to come.

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Noel Christmas Fudge

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 16 Calories: 556.2

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This Noel Christmas Fudge is a nostalgic holiday treat featuring a rich, creamy vanilla base studded with festive candied cherries and crunchy nuts. The texture is smooth and dense, offering a sweet, indulgent bite that melts in your mouth. It captures the essence of traditional homemade confections, making it an ideal addition to your Christmas cookie platter or as a thoughtful gift in decorative tins. Simple ingredients like sugar, milk, butter, and corn syrup come together to create a sophisticated dessert without complicated techniques. Whether you enjoy it with a cup of hot cocoa or serve it to guests during the holidays, this fudge brings a warm, home-style flavor to your table. It&# 226;ÂÂs a timeless recipe that evokes memories of family gatherings and festive celebrations, ensuring it remains a favorite for years to come.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Mix together sugar, milk, and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Lower the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until a drop forms a firm ball in cold water (soft-ball stage, approximately 235ðF/113ðC).
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the butter and vanilla.
  5. Let the mixture cool to room temperature without stirring.
  6. Beat the mixture vigorously with a large spoon or electric mixer until it loses its gloss and begins to thicken.
  7. Quickly stir in the candied fruit and chopped nuts.
  8. Pour the fudge into a buttered 8 or 9-inch square pan.
  9. Allow the fudge to set completely at room temperature before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 556.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.7g11%
Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol 17.0mg6%
Sodium 70.0mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 126.7g43%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 124.2g
Protein 2.3g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Wrap finished fudge in foil or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Variations: For chocolate fudge, stir 4 tbsp cocoa into the sugar before adding milk. For peanut butter flavor, substitute 3 tbsp peanut butter for the butter. You can also use chopped dates or coconut instead of fruits and nuts.

Tip: If the fudge becomes too hard, it was cooked too long. If it remains soft, it was not cooked long enough. A candy thermometer is recommended for accuracy.

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