Sweet fudge topped with cookie pieces, dried fruits, and nuts; perfect for festive entertaining or homemade gifts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fudge Base
01 - 3 cups white chocolate chips
02 - 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Sugar Cookie Layer
06 - 1 cup sugar cookie pieces, chopped
→ Charcuterie Board Toppings
07 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
08 - 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
09 - 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
10 - 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
12 - 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (optional)
13 - 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over edges for easy removal.
02 - Combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Blend in vanilla extract and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Gently fold half of the sugar cookie pieces into the fudge mixture.
05 - Spread the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
06 - Scatter remaining sugar cookie pieces, dried cranberries, apricots, pistachios, almonds, mini chocolate chips, and freeze-dried strawberries (if using) over the surface. Lightly press toppings into the fudge.
07 - Drizzle the surface with honey if desired.
08 - Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours, or until the fudge is fully set.
09 - Lift fudge out using parchment overhang. Cut into 24 squares with a sharp knife.
