At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

Easy Delicious Candy Cookie Dough Fudge

Easy, simple fudge is literally one of the best treats on earth.

You dump some stuff in a bowl, mix it up, and microwave it – and then let it cool and set.

And then, all of a sudden, you’re tucking into the most delectable, addictive, insanely sweet and gooey treats ever!

Because fudge is so simple and easy to make – and uses a lot of ingredients you’re likely to already have on hand – it makes a great gift for friends, co-workers, teachers, and neighbors.

Or yourself. Because, you know, after all that stirring and microwaving, you deserve a plate of some chewy goodness!

I hope you love this candy cookie dough fudge as much as I do – you can update it with seasonal M&M’s for every holiday – or even change it up and use a different candies, oreo cookies, jellybeans; the sky is the limit!

My Best Fudge Storing Tips (How to make ahead and keep fresh!)

If making ahead of time, keep fudge in one large sheet in the freezer, in a tight bag with no air bubbles in the freezer, for up to 3 months. I actually like to keep it inside two bags – one that has all the extra air pushed out, and one over that bag to help prevent freezer burn.
Do not slice fudge into squares until you’re going to give it away or eat it – this helps prevent it from drying out.
Store uneaten fudge in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week; or 2 weeks refrigerated.

How to cut perfect fudge:

Make sure your fudge is completely cooled before cutting (2 hours in fridge/1 hour in freezer)
Use a knife with good balance (my favorite is a 5″ santoku knife, because it has a good thick blade and fits well in my hand)
Press down hard, and break it apart!