Christmas isn't here quite yet, but Christmas baking has already begun. Soon ovens will be running at full blast as bakers everywhere get ready to make their favourite holiday creations. Indeed, large families getting together over the holiday season racks up the demand for tasty treats. It may not be the healthiest of snacks, but no one can deny the joy they get from enjoying some Christmas goodies. With everything from cookies to cakes to fudge, especially fudge. There is nothing like biting into some good old, homemade fudge. Whether its caramel, butterscotch or chocolate, any homemade Christmas fudge is sure to put a smile on any kids face. As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, I have decided to share with you two of my favourite Christmas fudge recipes.
Perfect Peanut Butter Fudge
Ingredients
2 cups of brown sugar, packed
2 cups of white sugar
1 cup of milk
2 cups of creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon of margarine
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions
This delicious dessert is surprisingly easy to make. It also won't take away too much of your downtime with the end result blowing your expectations into the water. To begin mix the brown sugar and white sugar together in a large pot. Add the cup of milk and bring the mixture to a boil. Proceed to stir in the creamy peanut butter while reducing the heat to medium. After 5 minutes remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the margarine and vanilla into the mixture. Stir vigorously until the fudge hardens. Once hardened, pour the fudge onto waxed paper and proceed to cut into 1-inch pieces. Take a piece and enjoy!
Candy Cane Fudge
Ingredients
2 packages of vanilla baking chips
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract
2 cups of crushed candy canes
1 squirt of red food colouring
Directions
What makes homemade fudge truly holiday fudge? Adding candy canes into the mix of course! This unique yet delicious recipe will leave you with a vast amount of sweet treats. Any candy craver would sick their teeth into these fudge bars. To get started making your own candy cane fudge line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Proceed to combine the vanilla chips and condensed milk in a large saucepan. Heat this mixture over medium heat. Stirring frequently, remove the pan from the heat once the mixture is almost melted. Then continue to stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add in the peppermint extract, candy canes and food colouring. Spread the mixture into the bottom of the 8-inch pan. Chill for two hours, cut into squares and enjoy!
Two fabulous fudge recipes are now at your disposal. This holiday season give your grandmother a break and offer to bake the annual Christmas fudge. Whether you go with the peanut butter or opt for the candy cane, you'll be sure that the family will love these sweet treats. It also never hurts to practice and brush up on your baking skills. Christmas is still a ways away so why not bake a practice batch and try them for yourself.