This sugar cookie fudge packs classic vanilla-butter flavor into a smooth, no-thermometer fudge—perfect for holidays, gifting, and cookie trays. Melt white chocolate with sweetened condensed milk and sugar cookie mix, then chill and slice for festive squares topped with sprinkles.
Why You’ll Love This Sugar Cookie Fudge
A super easy fudge that requires no special equipment and minimal ingredients- what’s not to love!
- Make-ahead & giftable – This fudge holds its shape and has clean edges when cut, making it perfect for gifting during the holidays.
- 10-minute stovetop method – Fudge and candy making are notoriously known for being finicky and difficult. For this one, no candy thermometer is needed and it’s super easy.
- Cozy sugar-cookie flavor – With real white chocolate richness and actual sugar cookie mix, the flavors are warm, cozy and reminiscent of the holidays.
Gather This
You only need a total of five simple ingredients to make this sugar cookie fudge. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Dry sugar cookie mix – I’m all about using homemade ingredients for the most part, but not in the case of this fudge. You may not use the entire pouch, just discard what you don’t use.
- Salted butter
- White chocolate chips
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Festive sprinkles
Safety Tip
Use heat-treated sugar cookie mix (most boxed mixes are heat-processed; check label). If unsure, spread the dry mix on a sheet pan and bake at 300°F for 5–7 minutes, cool completely before using.
Tips and Tricks
While this sugar cookie fudge isn’t particularly hard to make, I have a few tips and tricks to help you along the way.
- Use quality chips – Use the more expensive, higher quality white chocolate for a glossier set and finish.
- Too thick? If the mixture seems too thick, a teaspoon of room-temp butter can make things a little smoother and thinner.
- Warm knife – Getting clean cuts and fine edges by using a clean knife with each cut. Just rinse or wipe the knife between cuts.
Variations
You can make this white chocolate fudge your own in many different ways! Here are just a few.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Melt a small amount of colored chocolate melts to add extra festive fun and color to your fudge; drizzle after chilling.
- Almond Bakery Vibe: If you want to add a little sophistication to your flavor, try adding a splash of almond extract.
- Confetti: If it’s not Christmas time but you’re still craving sugar cookie, switch out the sprinkles for different colors. Fold them into the mixture or sprinkle on top.
- Crushed Cookies: Press a small amount of crushed sugar cookies on top of the fudge for more flavor and texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can, but real high quality white chocolate tastes richer; melts may set firmer but with less dairy flavor.
No-this is a no-thermometer fudge; melt on low just until smooth.
Chill an extra hour; if still soft, freeze 15 minutes and cut. For next time, use a smaller pan or add a handful of chips.
Chill fully, lift the slab, trim edges, and use a hot, dry knife, wiping between cuts.
Easy Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups high quality white chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cup dry sugar cookie mix , you might not use the whole pouch, discard the rest
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1-2 tablespoons festive holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a 11×7 (thinner) or 5×7 (thicker baking dish with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons salted butter. When melted, stir in the 1 1/2 cups high quality white chocolate chips, 1 1/4 cup dry sugar cookie mix and 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk. Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir until the white chocolate has just melted. Do not stir longer or increase the heat, white chocolate tends to seize quickly!
- Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and tap to even it out. Top with your desired 1-2 tablespoons festive holiday sprinkles.
- Chill for 1-2 hours, then remove and cut into squares.
- If you have tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Whether for the holidays or just when I’m craving something sweet, fudge is always a good answer.
