Sugar Cookie Fudge is a game changer when you want the flavor of sugar cookies without the rolling, cutting, and baking. This White Chocolate Sugar Cookie Fudge takes just 15 minutes of hands-on time and creates creamy, festive squares that taste exactly like your favorite Christmas cookies.
Sugar Cookie Fudge
What I love most is how the sugar cookie mix brings that classic vanilla flavor while the white chocolate keeps everything smooth and sweet. Top it with festive sprinkles and you have a treat that looks like it came from a fancy candy shop but requires zero baking skills.
Ingredients & Equipment
- Sugar cookie mix
- Sweetened condensed milk
- White chocolate chips
- Butter
- Christmas sprinkles
Full measurements for each ingredient can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
You’ll also need a few things from your kitchen:
- Microwave safe bowls
- 8×8 baking dish
- Aluminum foil
- Spoon or spatula for stirring
- Sharp knife for cutting
Step By Step Directions
This recipe makes around 36 pieces. It takes 15 minutes of prep time and 2 hours of chill time.
Step 1. Place the sugar cookie mix in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute to heat treat the flour.
Step 2. Pour the sweetened condensed milk in a separate bowl and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, until simmering.
Step 3. Stir in the white chocolate chips and butter. Mix until melted.
Step 4. Add the sugar cookie mix and stir until smooth.
Step 5. Line an 8×8 baking dish with foil and pour the fudge mixture into the pan. Top with Christmas sprinkles.
Step 6. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove the fudge from the pan and cut into bite-sized pieces before serving.
Variations
- Use red and green sprinkles for Christmas, or swap for any holiday-themed sprinkles you like
- Add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract to the melted chocolate mixture for an almond sugar cookie flavor
- Mix mini chocolate chips into the fudge before pouring it into the pan for chocolate chip sugar cookie fudge
- Use funfetti cake mix instead of sugar cookie mix for a birthday cake version
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top before the fudge sets for a fancy presentation
- Press crushed sugar cookies into the top instead of sprinkles for extra texture
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the mixture for a nutty crunch
Leftovers & Storage
Store Sugar Cookie Fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Keep layers separated with parchment paper to prevent sticking. You can also freeze it for up to three months, making it perfect for getting ahead on your Christmas baking.
Tips & Tricks
- Heat-treating the cookie mix in the microwave makes it safe to eat since it won’t be baked, so don’t skip this step
- Watch the sweetened condensed milk carefully when heating as it can bubble up and overflow if your microwave runs hot
- Stir the white chocolate and butter into the hot milk right away so the residual heat helps everything melt smoothly
- Line your pan so the foil hangs over the edges, making it easy to lift the whole block out for cutting
- Let the fudge sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting so it doesn’t crack from being too cold
- Use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts for the neatest squares
Recipe FAQs
Can I use homemade sugar cookie dough instead of mix? The sugar cookie mix works best because it has the right ratio of dry ingredients. If you want to use dough, you’d need to adjust the recipe significantly and it likely won’t have the same smooth fudge texture.
Why do I need to heat treat the cookie mix? Since this Christmas Fudge isn’t baked, heating the cookie mix kills any bacteria in the raw flour. It’s a quick food safety step that ensures your Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe is completely safe to eat.
My fudge is grainy instead of smooth. What happened? Grainy fudge usually means the chocolate didn’t melt completely or the mixture cooled too quickly. Make sure the sweetened condensed milk is hot when you add the chocolate, and stir thoroughly until everything is completely smooth before adding the cookie mix.
Can I make this without a microwave? Yes! You can heat the sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Heat treat the cookie mix by spreading it on a baking sheet and baking at 350°F for 5 minutes, stirring once.
How far ahead can I make this Christmas Cookie Fudge? You can make this Christmas Sugar Cookie Fudge up to two weeks ahead and store it in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze it for up to three months. Just make sure it’s completely chilled and cut before packaging for gifts or serving.
Can I use milk chocolate or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate? White chocolate is really what gives this the sugar cookie flavor, so swapping it would change the taste significantly. You’d end up with more of a chocolate fudge with cookie pieces rather than the classic sugar cookie taste this recipe is known for.
More Fudge Recipes
- Peppermint Fudge
- Chocolate Caramel Fudge
- Easy Chocolate Fudge
- Christmas Fudge
- White Chocolate Fudge
- Maple Fudge
- Christmas Peanut Butter Fudge
- Chocolate Frosting Fudge
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup sugar cookie mix
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2½ cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the sugar cookie mix in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute to heat treat the flour.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk in a separate bowl and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, until simmering.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips and butter. Mix until melted.
- Add the sugar cookie mix and stir until smooth.
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with foil and pour the fudge mixture into the pan. Top with Christmas sprinkles.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove the fudge from the pan and cut into bite-sized pieces before serving.
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