Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge: 3 Irresistible Happy Twists

If there’s one treat that never fails to bring sparkle to a holiday dessert table, it’s Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge. This recipe has all the charm of classic Christmas sugar cookies—only now wrapped up in a melt-in-your-mouth fudge that feels like a warm, sweet hug from December itself. And because you’re probably juggling shopping lists, school concerts, and a calendar that feels personally offended by your schedule, this recipe keeps things blissfully simple. Holiday miracles do exist.

As someone who depends on easy, joy-bringing recipes (hello, slow cooker everything), I’m always looking for treats that make you look like you spent all day in the kitchen—even when you absolutely didn’t. Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge is that recipe. It’s festive, quick, nostalgic, and just plain fun.

Let’s dive in before someone asks where you hid the wrapping paper.

Why You’ll Love This Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge

Picture this: a velvety, buttery fudge core infused with that unmistakable sugar-cookie flavor we all grew up loving, speckled with cheery Christmas sprinkles. It’s the kind of treat that makes adults nostalgic and kids downright giddy.

This Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge checks all the holiday boxes:

• Ridiculously easy — truly, your saucepan does all the heavy lifting
• Festive without the fuss — sprinkles make everything merry
• Perfect for gifting — it wraps beautifully and travels well
• Crowd-friendly — even picky eaters melt faster than the white chocolate

Whether you’re planning a cookie swap, making teacher gifts, or stocking your freezer with “just-in-case someone stops by” treats, this fudge never disappoints.

Ingredients You’ll Need

We’re keeping things refreshingly simple because, honestly, who has time for complicated candy-thermometer drama during the holidays? But simple does not mean bland. Using quality basics is the secret to fudge that tastes like you bought it at a fancy holiday market.

• Sweetened condensed milk – The silky base that gives the fudge its dreamy, creamy texture.
• White chocolate chips – Choose a high cocoa-butter option to get that smooth melt and rich flavor.
• Sugar cookie mix – The magic ingredient that infuses the unmistakable sugar-cookie taste.
• Butter – Because happiness is butter-flavored.
• Christmas sprinkles – Colorful pops of cheer that bring texture, fun, and holiday spirit.

With these in your kitchen, you’re already halfway to holiday hero status.

Scroll down to the recipe card below for precise ingredient measurements.

How to Make Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge

(A Step-By-Step Guide You’ll Actually Enjoy)

If you’ve ever made candy and wished it came with fewer rules, this recipe is your new best friend. I’ll walk you through it the same way I’d guide a friend standing in my kitchen—cup of cocoa in hand.

1. Melt the Magic

Turn your stove to medium heat and grab your trusty medium saucepan. Add your white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.

Stir gently but consistently—think of it as giving your mixture the little pep talk it needs to turn into holiday gold. As the chocolate melts, everything becomes creamy and smooth, creating the perfect backdrop for our sugar-cookie goodness.

2. Bring in the Cozy Flavor

Once the mixture is velvety and fully melted, sprinkle in your sugar cookie mix and drop in the butter. Keep the heat low and stir until everything blends into a thick, luxurious fudge mixture. This step smells exactly like Christmas morning—with less chaos and more chocolate.

3. Add the Festive Touch

Here’s where your Christmas sprinkles take center stage. Fold in a handful so they swirl through the fudge like tiny bursts of holiday confetti.

For a finishing flourish, scatter extra sprinkles on top once you’ve poured the mixture into your prepared dish. I like adding a few extra green ones because nothing says holiday spirit like looking like you tried way harder than you actually did.

4. The Flavor Finisher

A dash of vanilla extract adds warmth and enhances the sugar-cookie flavor beautifully. It ties everything together the same way twinkle lights pull a whole room together—subtle, but magical.

Let it set, slice into squares, and brace yourself. The compliments are coming.

Tips to Make Your Christmas Fudge Even Better

Think of these as little holiday life-hacks for fudge success:

• If your mixture seems too thick, don’t panic—it’s just extra creaminess waiting to happen.
• Use parchment paper in your dish so lifting the fudge out feels like a Christmas miracle.
• Don’t overheat the chocolate; low and slow is the name of the game. White chocolate gets cranky if rushed.
• Add sprinkles after heat is off, otherwise, they’ll melt and turn your fudge a questionable shade of “holiday mud.”
• Want a cleaner cut? Chill the fudge and use a warm knife. Your squares will look neat and gift-worthy.

This recipe once saved me during a week when my to-do list was longer than Santa’s. I needed a quick treat for a holiday potluck and ended up bringing home an empty dish and three requests for the recipe. Bless this fudge.

FAQs About Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge

Bringing It All Home

Sugar Cookie Christmas Fudge isn’t just a treat—it’s a little slice of cheer that brightens the season without piling more tasks on your plate. It looks festive, tastes nostalgic, and comes together faster than you can say “Where’s the tape for wrapping?”

Make a batch, share with people you love, or keep it all to yourself—I won’t tell. However you enjoy it, this fudge brings joy with every bite, and that’s what holiday baking is all about.

If you need more simple, comfort-filled recipes to get you through the season, I’m always here—apron on, slow cooker humming, and sprinkles at the ready. Happy holidays!

More Holiday Treats to Keep the Sweetness Going

If you’re already in the cozy Christmas baking mood (and who isn’t this time of year?), here are a few more festive favorites your family will absolutely adore:

• Keep the magic going with these buttery, golden, and perfectly snackable Baked Cranberry Brie Bites — a little fancy, a lot delicious.
• Craving something chocolaty and unbelievably easy? Whip up a batch of Christmas Crock Pot Candy that disappears faster than wrapping paper on Christmas morning.
• For a playful, crunchy, can’t-stop-eating-it treat, try this festive Gluten-Free Reindeer Chow — loved by both kids and adults.
• And if you want something creamy, colorful, and totally no-bake, this dreamy No-Bake Christmas Cookie Lush is guaranteed to be a holiday showstopper.

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