Here’s an easy gift to make your family and friends for Christmas – Cookie Cutter Fudge filled with your favorite fudge of choice.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
- Wrap each cookie cutter tightly with foil on the bottom and up the sides. Place them onto a cookie sheet. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
Source: Adapted from Peanut Butter Planet (Amazon affiliate link)
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Jen @JuanitasCocina says
As soon as I saw your teaser pic, I’ve been waiting for this! SOOOOO cute!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
I love how simple this fudge is, and pb works so great with chocolate! I think the cookie cutter is a great gift, especially very specific shapes which I never buy. Have a great sunday Carla!
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.
Family Foodie says
These are awesome! I absolutely love this idea and will be making these this year to share!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Awww such a cute gift! I never would’ve thought to give out cookie cutters! And I can’t believe Christmas is just 44 days! Where has the time gone?!!
[email protected] and More says
Carla, I love this idea! Going to have to keep my eye out for some cute cookie cutters!
Katie says
This idea is SO brilliant!!!! I might just have to borrow it for my own Christmas/holiday treats this year….
Felicia C. says
This is making me hungry! I’m going to make these soon :)
Tara Noland says
What a great idea. Love, love, love it!!
conni smith says
Oh what a fantastic idea!!!
veronica gantley says
This is to cute. What a great way to give away the cookie cutters.
Liz says
What a great gift for the holidays! Thanks for sharing :)
Sarah says
Brilliant!!! I love the photos!
Ginny says
I reallllllly love this idea – I might have to steal it!
Sheila says
What a cute idea! And I love fudge! Thanks for sharing :) I can’t wait to make these.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Carla, seriously, this is a brilliant idea. So creative- I love it! This gift is sure to make a gal feel special.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I have seen these before – so adorable, and I love the addition of peanut butter!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Love that this fudge recipe requires no thermometer! And it’s super cute-love this as a gift idea! Pinning! :)
Cindys Recipes says
Great idea, Carla! You can never have too many cookie cutters! (me anyway :) )
Baker Street says
OH my! SO SO cute! I totally want this in my mail!
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
Such a great way to give fudge! I’m a fan of simple metal cookie cutters, so this would be a great way of sharing those with family and friends!
Kim Bee says
Okay so I stood outside waiting for the postman all day today. No dice.
Love this so much. Makes such cute prezzies.
Spencer says
How cool! They look amazing. I am sure they taste great too.
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. :)
Anita at Hungry Couple says
Great idea! Super cute and creative.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
I’ve wanted to do that ever since I first saw a pin for it on Pinterest. So cute
Megan says
This is such a cute idea. I love it!!
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
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
CJ says
A wonderful treat, delicious!
cathy @ Noble Pig says
What an adorable idea!! It looks so cute in all of its wrapping!
Ruthy @ omeletta says
SOooo stinking cute!! I’m always down for good gift-giving foodie ideas around Christmastime. Pinning & stealing asap :)
Susan says
Great idea. Two gifts in one! One treat now and then cookie cutters for later!
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
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.
Lyn @LovelyPantry says
This doesn`t even look home made! LOL Totally attractive and I`d love to receive that as a gift. So impressive!
hezzi-D says
I’ve seen these before but have never made them. It’s such a cute idea!
Sunithi says
Re-visting this page coz am making these beauties as a party favor for my Home Christmas Party!! Prolly make them in December! Thanks for the idea.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
I love making cookie cutter fudge! These pictures are so cute!
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! :)
Carla says
You take it off once the fudge is firm.
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 :)
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?
Carla says
If the fudge is firm enough, you can push it out. Or you can run a knife around the edges to help loosen it.