How to Make Festive Eggnog Fudge - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start thinking about all the delicious treats and desserts that we can enjoy with our loved ones. One classic holiday treat that never fails to put people in the festive spirit is eggnog. Creamy, rich, and flavored with warm spices, eggnog is the perfect base for a variety of decadent desserts. And one of the most indulgent ways to enjoy the flavors of eggnog is in the form of fudge.

This Festive Eggnog Fudge recipe is a delightful twist ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
  • 2 ½ cups white sugar
  • ⅔ cup eggnog
  • ½ cup butter
  • 8 ounces vanilla candy melts, cut into pieces
  • 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 pieces

  • Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on both sides. Grease aluminum foil with 1 teaspoon butter.
  • Combine sugar, eggnog, and 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add vanilla candy pieces and marshmallow cream; mix until smooth. Stir in rum extract.
  • Pour sugar mixture into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle nutmeg lightly on top. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Score fudge into 36 pieces. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Lift up the ends of aluminum foil to remove fudge from the pan. Cut through scored lines with a large knife.
  • Nutrition

    135 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 32mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Potassium: 27mg