Christmas Coal Candy Fudge
Christmas Coal Candy Fudge is the cheeky holiday treat that turns the idea of being on the naughty list into something irresistible. It looks rugged like chunks of coal, yet tastes smooth, rich, and luxurious—perfect for gifting and guaranteed to spark a smile at any dessert table.
Ingredients
- For the Coal Fudge
- Semisweet chocolate chips 2 ½ cups
- Dark chocolate chips 1 cup
- Sweetened condensed milk 1 can 14 oz
- Unsalted butter 4 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
- Salt ¼ teaspoon
- For the Activated Coal Look
- Black cocoa powder or food-safe charcoal powder 2 to 3 teaspoons
- Black gel food coloring 1 to 2 drops optional for deeper shade
- Powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
- Set a heavy bottom saucepan over low heat. Add butter, sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, and dark chocolate chips. Stir constantly until almost melted. Remove from heat and continue stirring until glossy and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and salt. Add black cocoa or charcoal powder a teaspoon at a time, mixing well. If you want a deeper black, add a drop or two of black gel food coloring. Avoid liquid dyes.
- Line an 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch pan with parchment. Spread the fudge into the pan, leaving the surface uneven to mimic coal.
- Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours until fully firm.
- Remove from the pan, peel off the parchment, and cut into rugged chunks rather than perfect squares. Lightly dust powdered sugar on the edges if desired.
Notes
Choose high quality chocolate for a silky texture.
Melt slowly and remove from heat before fully melted to prevent scorching.
Black cocoa gives deep color and richer chocolate flavor.
Chill long enough for clean, coal-like cuts.
Wipe the knife between cuts for neat chunks.
Melt slowly and remove from heat before fully melted to prevent scorching.
Black cocoa gives deep color and richer chocolate flavor.
Chill long enough for clean, coal-like cuts.
Wipe the knife between cuts for neat chunks.