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Here’s an easy gift to make your family and friends for Christmas – Cookie Cutter Fudge filled with your favorite fudge of choice.


Cookie Cutter Fudge to make for Christmas

Only 44 days left before Christmas! (if you celebrate a different holiday, insert your countdown here). If you’re anything like me, you have no clue what to buy for people. Sure, I know my brother wants the latest movies and Murray wants a big bag of treats, but what about everybody else? The coworkers. The friends you see a few times a year. The neighbors. What do you give someone that says more than a gift card? Today the #SundaySupper group is sharing Gifts From The Kitchen, gifts that are made from the heart (and saves your wallet). How excited would you be if you got Cookie Cutter Fudge? Not only is there a delicious treat to munch on, you get to keep the cookie cutter.



Cookie Cutter Fudge to make for Christmas

I’ve been dying to try this recipe for the past few years now. Usually I just give away cupcakes or cappuccino mixes in fancy containers, but I keep giving to the same people, so I needed a new idea. Cookie cutters aren’t that expensive either. You can get a pack of different shapes at the dollar store. If you don’t want to give the cutters away, just pop out the fudge when it is cold and firm (trust me – doing this at room temperature is a big, messy failure). Or you can make an 8×8 pan then cut out shapes when firm.


Making Cookie Cutter Fudge For Christmas

Decorating isn’t my forte, but I don’t think I did too badly either. I added sprinkles and Skittles after pouring the fudge so they would stick better. You can always melt chocolate (either white or those colored disks) or even pipe on buttercream or royal icing. You are welcome to use your favorite fudge recipe. I went with my foolproof, no-thermometer-needed fudge because all I had to do was melt and pour. First I wrapped the bottom of each cutter with foil and placed them on a cookie sheet. Then I used a spoon to fill the cutters, but you are welcome to use any heatproof vessel that has a pouring spout.


Cookie Cutter Fudge to make for Christmas

Oh and don’t think this is a Christmas only idea. You can buy cookie cutters in all shapes and sizes, so if there is a special occasion coming up, you can customize the fudge. I thought I had a big cupcake cutter I was going to use, but I didn’t. I must fix that.
Cookie Cutter Fudge

Cookie Cutter Fudge

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • Six (3-inch) cookie cutters
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 8 tablespoons
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Candy and sprinkles, for decorating

Instructions

  2. Wrap each cookie cutter tightly with foil on the bottom and up the sides. Place them onto a cookie sheet. Set aside.
  3. Bring a saucepan of water to a steady simmer. Place a heat-proof bowl on top of the water (do not let the bowl touch the water). Add the chocolate and stir until almost smooth. Add the peanut butter and stir until almost smooth. Add the butter and stir until completely smooth.
  4. Turn off the heat and remove the bowl. Whisk in the sugar and vanilla until well blended. Spoon or pour the batter into each cookie cutter (if you have leftover batter, pour into a ramekin). Decorate with candy and sprinkles as desired. Cool until firm.

Notes

You are welcome to use any fudge flavor you like.

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© Carla Cardello (www.chocolatemoosey.com)

Source: Adapted from Peanut Butter Planet (Amazon affiliate link)

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  3. Renee says

    What a great gift idea! So many cookie cutters available and you can get ones that have a special meaning or are just right for each person. Love the fudge recipe too.

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  24. Laura says

    Oh my goodness this is such a cute idea. I might wait until after Christmas to buy a bunch of cheap cookie cutters in the sales and give these away next year. :)

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  28. kelly @ kellybakes says

    This is the bee’s knees of holiday gifting! Seriously, I think I might make one of these for everyone in my office. And frankly, for someone who claims she is not a good decorator, I think it makes you more inventive with how you present things–everything looks amazing, but it’s also creative and original, which is extremely refreshing :D

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  29. Sarah says

    This is such a cute idea! I love your decorating. It sure surpasses my decorating skills. I would love to receive these or to give as a gift. I would like more to receive them. hee hee s

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  34. Bea says

    They are beautiful – the decoration is amazing on everyone of them! What a fantastic easy idea – I will give them a try, just will be swapping Vegan Butter for the cow ;) Thank you for sharing ~ Bea

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  35. Faye Leong says

    I would love to receive a set of this beautiful Cookie Cutter Fudge. You did a great job with the decor. Sprinkles some Skittles on top definitely has make it even stunning! Thanks for sharing this recipe, Carla.

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  40. Kerri Smith says

    Just saw this on Pinterest! Confused though (which is easy for me!), do you take the tin foil off of the bottom or leave it on? It looks like its off in the pictures! I know, stupid question
    probably!

    Thanks! :)

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  41. Stefani says

    These look so cute!! I have memories (more like nightmares) of stirring and stirring and checking the thermometer while making fudge with my mom every year. While we had a lot of fun, this recipe will be a must try! Oh, and I think you decorated them very well! I especially love the snowflake :)

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  42. Kathy says

    Hi I Gave these as gifts but my mom wants to know how to get the fudge out of the cookie cutters when they are ready to eat it. Any suggestions?

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