Grinch Fudge Recipe - Balancing Motherhood (2024)

This fun and festive Grinch Fudge recipe makes the perfect sweet treat to help spread the holiday cheer this Christmas season. Besides tasting incredibly delicious, the signature Grinch green color, adorned with candy red hearts, is sure to put a big grin on everyone’s face.

Grinch Fudge Recipe

One quick look at the vibrant green color of this fudge, with its cute, all important red heart, and it immediately reminds you of everyone’s favorite Christmas classic, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” It’s one of those movies that has become a tradition to watch every year, as it’s a wonderful reminder to everyone what the true meaning of the holiday is really all about.

We have been trying out several new Grinch Dessert Recipes lately and I have to say, these adorable little green squares of white chocolate fudge are at the top of the list! Because this is such a busy time of year, it’s a great, quick and easy recipe to have on hand. To make a batch, you only need a few minutes and few simple ingredients, and you can get back to enjoying Grinch movie night with your family!

If you’re looking for other awesome quick fudge recipes, check out this Hot Coco Fudge and this Eggnog Fudge.

💓 Why We Love This Recipe

• Fun for kids-It’s so much fun to make Grinch-inspired holiday desserts with the kids to enjoy while watching the movie.

• Perfect snacks for parties– This fudge makes a wonderful addition to holiday cookie trays or dessert platters at a Grinch themed holiday party.

• Easy fudge recipe– It’s an easy recipe that only takes a few simple ingredients and doesn’t require boiling or the need for a candy thermometer.

• Great for gifting- Wrap some up in cellophane bags with Christmas ribbon to give as gifts to teachers, neighbors, friends or family.

🛒 What’s Need to Make Grinch Green Fudge

• White chocolate chips
• Canned sweetened condensed milk
• Unsalted butter
• Salt
• Vanilla extract
• Green oil based food coloring
• White almond bark
• 16 Heart Sprinkles – we used sprinkles from this set, but also love these heart sprinkles.

For the full Grinch Fudge Recipe see the recipe card below.

👩‍🍳 How to Make No Bake Grinch Fudge

Starting by lining an 8”x 8” square baking dish with parchment paper.

Step One: Heat Fudge Ingredients

• In a double boiler, combine white baking chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and pinch of salt together.
• Stirring often, melt on medium heat until almost fully melted
• Remove from heat and continue stirring until everything is completely smooth.
• Add vanilla to the melted chocolate and give it a good stir.

Step Two: Make it Grinch Green

• Add 4-5 drops of green food coloring and mix thoroughly. If you want your fudge to have a darker green color, add another drop or two.

Tip: Make sure to always used oil-based food coloring when adding it to melted chocolate.

Step Three: Pour and Set

• Pour homemade fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and let cool for 4-6 hours at room temperature.

Tip: Make sure you use parchment paper and not foil. If you want to make sure the fudge releases easily, spray the paper with a little cooking spray.

Step Four: Slice into Squares

• Pull the parchment paper gently to remove the fudge from the pan. Cut into 16 pieces.

Tip: To get really clean edges, dip a clean sharp knife into warm water, then dry it off with a clean kitchen towel.

Step Five: Melt Chocolate Topping

• Heat almond bark in 20 second increments until completely melted (stirring between).
• Next, add about 4 drops of the green food gel to the almond bark and stir it until mixed well. If the color needs to be a little darker, add one more drop.

Note: Keep in mind the green colors may look a little different but should be the same once they are cooled.

Step 7: Decorate the Fudge

• Gently pour the almond bark into piping bag and snip off a small tip end.
• Drizzle top of the fudge with almond bark and immediately place a red candy heart sprinkle on top.

Tip: If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a freezer bag. Just snip off the tip end of one of the corners.

Let cool completely and serve!

Variations:

• Chocolate chips: We made a white chocolate fudge because it allows the green color to really pop. But you can always leave out the food coloring and use milk chocolate chips instead.

• Extracts: Peppermint flavor goes great with white chocolate. You can add a little bit of peppermint extract to the chocolate mixture instead of the vanilla. You can also use almond extract, rum extract or maple extract for a fun twist.

• Nuts: Add a little crunch to your batch of fudge with chopped pecans or walnuts. Be sure to chop them up finely so that the fudge will cut into smooth squares.

• Decorations: The little red heart gives this Grinch fudge the perfect finishing touch. To add even more festive colors for the holiday season, you can add additional Christmas sprinkles.

• Other add-ins: You can add all sorts of fun things to make this traditional fudge recipe a really special treat. Try adding in finely chopped pretzels pieces, Rice Krispie cereal or mini marshmallows.

💚 More Grinch Recipes

• Grinch Pretzel Bites
• Grinch Crinkle Cookies
• Grinch Truffles
• Grinch Jello Shots

How Do I Store Homemade Fudge?

Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.

Freezing this fudge, is a great way to get a jump on all your treat making. Just wrap the cooled and firm fudge tightly in plastic wrap them slip it into freeze safe container. or freezer bag as to keep it extra fresh.

To thaw, simply take it out of the freezer and let it thaw on the countertop, just until you’re able to cut it into squares.

Can I Make This a Microwave Fudge Recipe?

White chocolate melts best when you use a double boiler because you want it to heat very gently. But you can make it in the microwave if you prefer.

First melt the chocolate in microwave-safe bowl on medium in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Do not rush this step. Melt it slowly.

Once it is nice and smooth, stir in other ingredients and mix until smooth. Then pour into your square baking pan.

More Delicious Recipes for Christmas Treats

• Grinch Pretzel Bites
• Snowman Marshmallow Pops
• Candy Cane Reindeer
• Red Velvet Krispie Treats
• Red Velvet Fudge
• Eggnog Bread
• Hidden Kiss Cookies
• Christmas Tree Meringues
• Christmas Crack