Ten Holiday Fudges

I've been making fudge all month.

Thus, you've heard remarkably less from me in recent days.

And you're going to hear just as little today.

Because, well... I am absolutely exhausted.

I've been up to my eyeballs in fudge and I can't even stomach the idea of talking about fudge.

Literally, can't stomach it.  A stomach ache will actually ensue.

Too. Much.  Food.

Ok, promise me one thing.  Actually, two things.

One, promise that you will make fudge.  It's actually fun in small increments.

And two, don't make all of these at once.  Like I did.

Too much.




Ten Holiday Fudges

Base:
2 cups sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt


1.  Apple Pie Fudge
1 cup applesauce
2 cups white chocolate chips
2 tsp Apple Pie Spice

2. Pumpkin Pie Fudge
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 cups white chocolate chips
2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

3.  Batter Fudge
2 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
1/3 cup boxed cake mix
Spinkles (optional)

4.  Penuche Fudge
Substitute 1 cup of white sugar with 1 cup brown sugar

5. Key Lime Pie Fudge
2 cups white chocolate chips
2 tsp key lime zest
1/3 cup key lime juice

6. Cookies & Cream Fudge
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 cup crushed Oreos
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff

7.  Christmas Buttercream Fudge
2 cups white chocolate chips
1/4 tsp Butter extract

8. Eggnog Fudge
Substitute 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 cup Eggnog
2 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
1/4 tsp Rum extract

9. Bailey's Irish Cream Fudge
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 cup Bailey's Irish Cream
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff

10.  Creme Brulee Fudge
2 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
Sprinkle white sugar on the top after fudge sets.  Use blow-torch to caramelize.



Grease a 8x8 pan.

Combine the sugar, milk, salt and butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.  Bring to a boil.  Use a candy thermometer to obtain a temperature of 235F, ensuring that the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage.

Add vanilla and remove from heat.

Add the rest of the flavor ingredients and stir until mixture is smooth.  Pour into pan and let cool.