Red and Green Grinch Fudge
You can't go wrong with fudge when it comes to delicious and easy Christmas recipes! And this adorable holiday movie-inspired Grinch fudge is no exception. This cute snack combines green nougat with red candy and is perfect for any holiday get-together. Whether you're hosting a Grinch movie night or spending time with family in front of the tree, this sweet treat will surely be a hit.
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What Do I Need to Make Grinch Fudge?
Making your own homemade fudge doesn't have to be difficult. With the help of a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a no-bake sweet treat with just a few minutes of prep work. To prepare your own Grinch fudge at home, you'll need:
- Mini marshmallows
- White chocolate chips
- Red gumdrops
- Unsalted butter
- Oil-based or Gel Green food coloring
How Do I Make Grinch Fudge?
Put a twist on a classic holiday recipe when you make this cute Grinch-inspired fudge. This delicious, sweet, and chewy treat might look adorable, but that doesn't mean it's difficult to make! All you have to do is follow these simple steps to make your sweet snacks.
Step One: Prepare Your Ingredients
Start by cutting the gumdrop candy into quarters to ensure they're small enough to decorate the fudge. Then, line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and spray the paper with nonstick cooking spray to keep the fudge from sticking.
Step Two: Heat the Chocolate
Place white chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Microwave the chocolate on high for two minutes, stirring the candy every 30 seconds to keep it from burning. Continue cooking until all the chocolate is smooth and melted.
Step Three: Mix in the Marshmallows
Add the marshmallows and butter to a large mixing bowl and place the bowl to the microwave to cook for two minutes. Every 30 seconds, remove the bowl and stir the ingredients to help them cook evenly and prevent burning.
Step Four: Add the Food Coloring
When the marshmallows and butter are melted and well mixed, add the food coloring and stir until streaks no longer appear. Start with around ¼ teaspoon of green coloring and add more, if needed, until your desired shade of Grinch green is reached.
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Step Five: Combine the Ingredients
Pour the melted chocolate into the marshmallow mixture and stir to combined. Then, add ¾ of the chopped gumdrops to the mixture and stir to mix. Return the bowl to the microwave to warm up the ingredients for around 15 seconds, giving the mixture a good stir after removing it from the microwave.
Step Five: Make the Fudge
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Lightly press the remaining red gumdrops into the top of the fudge mixture to decorate the dessert. After that, place the fudge in the refrigerator to chill overnight, making sure to give it at least eight hours to rest. Cut the fudge into ½ inch pieces before serving.
What Kind of Food Coloring is Best for Fudge?
Since this fudge recipe is prepared with white chocolate, it's important that you use oil-based or gel food coloring when adding your Grinch green to the mix. Water-based food coloring will cause the melted chocolate to seize, which will ruin the recipe.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use oil-based or gel food coloring only. water-based food coloring will the melted chocolate to break. An alternative is to use green melting chocolate chips (found at stores like Michaels or on Amazon)
How to Store Grinch Fudge
This easy Christmas recipe is prepared with sugar-filled ingredients, which means it can last quite a while when stored properly. Transfer your fudge to an airtight container and refrigerate it for best results. When chilled, the fudge can stay good for up to three weeks.
Can Grinch Fudge Be Frozen?
In addition to keeping your Grinch fudge in the refrigerator, you an also store your fudge in the freezer for long-term storage. Place the prepared treats in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. If you stack the fudge inside your container, place pieces of parchment or waxed paper between the layers to keep them from sticking.
You can keep your fudge in the freezer for up to one year before it goes bad. When you're ready to eat the frozen fudge, place it on the counter at room temperature to thaw.
Can I Make Grinch Fudge Without Food Coloring?
Using green food coloring is the best way to prepare this easy Christmas treat. But if you don't have any oil-based food coloring on hand, you can also prepare your Grinch fudge with green candy melts.
Use the green candy in place of the white chocolate in this recipe to create a green fudge treat without the need for food coloring. You'll need the same amount of green candy melts as white chocolate.
When melting your green candy, follow the instructions on the back of the package. Most candy melts should be heated at 50 percent power or using the defrost setting to keep it from burning.
Red and Green Grinch Fudge
Ingredients
- 16 Ounce Bag Mini Marshmallows
- 1 ¾ Cup White Chocolate Chips or green chocolate melting chips, then you will not need to add food coloring.
- 1 Cup Red Gumdrops quartered
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- ¼ Teaspoon Green Oil-Based Food Coloring IT MUST BE OIL-BASED OR GEL COLORING...WATER BASED FOOD COLORING WILL CAUSE CHOCOLATE TO BREAK.
Instructions
- Start off by quartering the gumdrops with a sharp knife.
- Next, line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and very lightly spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place the white chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir the chips, whether melted or not, so they don’t burn or overheat.
- Once the chocolate is nice and smooth with no lumps, set aside.
- Immediately add the marshmallows and butter to a large mixing bowl (if your butter is from a stick, make sure it’s at least in two pieces and not one large one for better melting).
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stop, stir, and place the mixture back in the microwave for 30 seconds until the butter is fully melted and mixed in.
- Add the green dye to the marshmallow mixture and stir until no more color streaks appear. If you would like a bit more color, add more dye a bit at a time. Each brand is different, so ¼ teaspoon is just a starting point.
- Add the chocolate on top of the marshmallow mixture and stir well.
- Add ¾ of the quartered gumdrops to the mixture and fold in.
- Place the bowl back in the microwave for about 15 seconds, stir well.
- Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly (I sometimes use a rubber glove with a bit of nonstick spray on it to do the last part).
- Lightly press the remaining gumdrop quarters on the top of the nougat.
- Place in the fridge and let rest overnight, or for about 8 hours.
- Slice into ½-inch squares and enjoy!
