Sugar Cookie Fudge (No Thermometer Needed)

Name: Sugar Cookie Fudge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients: 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk; 1 ¼ cups dry sugar cookie mix; 2 ½ cups white chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Christmas sprinkles

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This Sugar Cookie Fudge tastes just like your favorite sugar cookies in smooth, creamy fudge form! Made with a sugar cookie mix, white chocolate, and festive sprinkles, it’s an easy make-ahead treat perfect for holiday cookie trays, gift boxes, or when you need something sweet without turning on the oven.

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Things I’m not going to do during the holiday season? Spend a lot of time fussing around with complicated recipes.

Things I most definitely am going to do? Eat my weight in homemade fudge.

Which means that I have absolutely mastered the easy fudge recipe and this sugar cookie fudge? Couldn’t be easier!

No candy thermometer needed, just melt together sweetened condensed milk + white chocolate chips and then stir in some dry sugar cookie mix from a packet. 🤯

This has all the sweet creamy fudgy goodness you crave and it tastes like a sugar cookie!

Your holiday guests are going to love this one.

3 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

🍪 Real sugar cookie flavor – The sugar cookie mix brings authentic cookie taste without the work of making actual cookies. It’s the perfect shortcut.

🎁 Perfect for gifting and cookie trays – This fudge looks impressive, travels well, and stays fresh for a week. Great for neighbor gifts, office parties, or adding variety to cookie platters.

⏰ Make-ahead friendly – Mix it in 15 minutes, let it set while you do other things, and slice when you’re ready.

Ingredients, Swaps, & Tips:

Ingredients for sugar cookie fudge recipe.

Sugar cookie mix options: Use any brand you like. Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, and store brands all work beautifully. Just make sure it’s the dry mix, not the refrigerated dough.

White chocolate matters: Use good quality white chocolate chips for the smoothest melt. Ghirardelli or Guittard work great. Lower quality chips can seize up or stay grainy.

Choose the right milk: Sweetened condensed milk is what you want here. Evaporated milk is also sold in a can, but it won’t work in this recipe.

Heat-treating flour for safety: If you’re concerned about raw flour, spread the sugar cookie mix on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes until it reaches 165°F on a thermometer. Let it cool before using. This step is optional but recommended if serving to young kids or anyone with compromised immune systems.

Sprinkle timing: Press the sprinkles down gently right after spreading the fudge so they actually stick. If you wait too long, they’ll just roll off when you slice.

Clean cuts: Let the fudge set for the full 3-4 hours before cutting. Use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts for neat edges.

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Step by Step Instructions:

Sweetened condensed milk and sugar cookie mix in saucepan.

Heat the condensed milk in a sauce pan and then stir in the sugar cookie mix. Keep cooking and stirring until smooth.

White chocolate chips and butter added to milk.

Stir in the chocolate chips and butter and keep stirring until melted. Stir in the vanilla.

Spread the fudge into a greased foil-lined 9×9 baking dish.

Immediately top with sprinkles and refrigerate for 4 hours before slicing.

Helpful Tip!

Storage

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks. The fudge stays firm and fresh.

Room temperature: Can be stored at cool room temperature (below 70°F) in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Keep it away from heat sources.

Freezer: Wrap individual pieces in plastic wrap, then store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Recipe FAQs:

What are the 3 main ingredients in sugar cookie fudge?

You’ll need sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, and a packet of dry sugar cookie mix to make this fudge recipe.

Can I make my fudge thicker?

Sure! Use an 8×8 pan for a thicker fudge.

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Sugar Cookie Fudge

Sugar Cookie Fudge tastes just like sugar cookies in creamy fudge form! Made with sugar cookie mix and white chocolate, this easy make-ahead treat is perfect for holiday cookie trays and gifts

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Line a 9×9 baking dish with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
Add the condensed milk to a large sauce pan over medium heat. Stirring constantly, cook until warmed through.
Stir in the sugar cookie mix and continue cooking and stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the white chocolate chips and butter over medium heat until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle liberally with sprinkles. Gently press the sprinkles down so they adhere to the fudge.
Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, until set, before slicing into 24 pieces and serving.

Tips & Notes:

If you’d like to heat treat the sugar cookie mix for safety reasons, you can spread the mix onto a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 5 minutes, making sure the flour reaches 165 degrees on a thermometer. This step is optional, but if you’re worried about eating raw flour this is a great method.

We prefer to use a high quality white chocolate chip here so that it melts nicely and smoothly into the fudge. I like Ghiradelli or Guittard.