Holly Jolly Fudge

MAKES: 3 dozen squares

COOK TIME: 15 Min

It's the best time of the year! If you're looking for something special and sweet to give as a gift to the important people in your life, then you've found the perfect recipe! Our Holly Jolly Fudge looks festive, tastes amazing, and is the best kind of gift--one that comes straight from the heart. Plus, Holly Jolly Fudge is so easy to make, you'll have a jolly good time making it for everyone this holiday season!

What You'll Need

1 cup granulated sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup red and green candied cherries, chopped

What to Do

Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
In large saucepan over medium heat, bring granulated sugar, butter, heavy cream, and salt to a boil, stirring frequently. Allow to boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and slowly add confectioners' sugar and vanilla, stirring until smooth and well combined. Stir in cherries until evenly distributed.
Spoon into baking dish and chill 1 hour or until firm. Cut into squares and serve, or store in an airtight container.

Test Kitchen Tips

♫It's the most wonderful time of the year! And we love how versatile our fudge is! If you prefer, leave out the candied cherries and you'll have a great vanilla fudge to share with the whole family.
For more Christmas candy recipes, check out our Candy Cane Chocolate Bark and our fan-favorite Ice Cube Chocolates! If you're whipping these up as a gift, make sure to check out our Hot Cocoa Mix!
What do you think of our Holly Jolly Fudge?

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 1,207
Calories from Fat 407
Total Fat 45g 70 %
Saturated Fat 28g 142 %
Trans Fat 1.2g 0 %
Protein 1.1g 2 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 135mg 45 %
Sodium 434mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 203g 68 %
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
Sugars 180g 0 %

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O Purvis

3 days ago

Can this recipe be used with fresh fruit rather than candy?

Craftaddict

Oct 27, 2021

Could you replace the cherries with red and green gumdrops?

txladybug

Dec 25, 2012

Easy to make, but be prepared...it's like eating a creamy sugar cube.

Hickman4

Dec 24, 2012

I think this recipe looks yummy, gonna make it for Christmas....

rpupper 3332562

Dec 20, 2012

I think I will add crushed peppermints instead of the cherries. Love peppermint bark so I'll experiment and see what happens ...

sashby 4727629

Dec 21, 2012

Let us know how it turns out. I would like to try it, also. Merry Christmas!!

rpupper 3332562

Dec 23, 2012

I tried this version, adding the peppermint and wasn't impressed. What it lacks is the white-chocolate flavor. Hmmmm, maybe I can add white chocolate chips to replace the confectioner's sugar ????

rpupper 3332562

Dec 23, 2012

On second thought, maybe I'll try this recipe instead which incorporates white chocolate. http://www.mrfood.com/Candy/White-Chocolate-Fudge-4937/ct/1

Angie Perreault

Dec 20, 2012

I have made this fudge twice this week...super easy ...looks gorgeous on a cookie tray & and actually taste as good as it looks !!! Well Done !!! Thanks for the recipe!