Celebrate the spirit of the season with our buttery Snowflake Fudge. It’s decadent, rich, creamy, and perfect for gift-giving.
I have a dangerously sweet tooth, which is why things like cookies and candy are not something I often bring into the house. I could easily polish off an entire bar of white chocolate in a matter of minutes, and when I was pregnant with my daughter, I shamelessly drank cans of condensed milk and could eat half a box of frosted flakes in one sitting. The sweeter the treat, the better. So, you may be wondering: If I love sugar this much, how do I handle baking and making decadent sweet treats? Will I not be tempted to eat half a batch of cupcakes? And can I really stop at a single slice of cake? My solution is simple. I only make sweet treats when I know there will be enough people to enjoy the fruits of my labor. That way, temptation doesn’t stand a chance.
The holidays are, of course, the perfect occasion for making sweet delights and showing my love through food—without having to fear for a sugar high resulting from my greediness. By the end of November, weekends are spent making batch after batch of cookies and other edible gifts for friends and family. And I am especially excited about my latest creation: this decadent snowflake fudge.
Velvety, creamy, and with rich buttery notes, this is exactly the type of food that makes me swoon and easily want to devour the entire batch. But because this fudge is practically made for gift-giving, I can easily hold back in the spirit of sharing. Whether you will be able to resist once you take a bite is an entirely different story.
Make it your own
There are so many ways to change up this recipe and give it your own personal touch. To make an elegant version of this fudge, consider replacing the white chocolate chips with dark chocolate and adding a teaspoon of dried lavender. In that case, omit the orange zest. For a mocha-flavored variation, use milk chocolate chips and stir in two teaspoons of espresso powder. In the mood to make a fruity variation? Stir in some freeze-dried strawberries and one tablespoon of strawberry liqueur. For the holidays, dried cranberries will also be a wonderful addition to this recipe.
How do I store leftovers?
Leftover fudge will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, wrap it in parchment paper and place it in either a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag. This way, it can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Serving suggestions
I can’t think of a better holiday treat than a piece (or two, or three) of this fudge with a frothy cup of our Rich And Creamy Hot Chocolate. If you’re looking for more edible gifts this holiday season, try our festive Candy Cane Cookies or surprise your friends and family with these delightful Christmas Cake Pops.
Snowflake Fudge
Ingredients Â
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 4 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- Sprinkles to decorate, optional
InstructionsÂ
- Place 2 sheets of parchment paper (overlapping) in a 9×13-inch pan. Spray with cooking spray.
- Stir everything except the white chocolate chips and sprinkles in a large saucepan on the stove. Bring to a boil while stirring.
- Continue to boil for 5 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in white chocolate chips until fully melted.
- Pour the fudge into the lined pan. Allow to cool for 10 minutes at room temperature. Chill for 15 minutes in the fridge.
- Add sprinkles, if desired at this point. Chill for an additional 4 hours before cutting into small squares.
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