Vanilla fudge layered with cookie chunks, dried fruits, and nuts, ideal for entertaining and gifting.
# What You Need:
→ Fudge Base
01 - 3 cups white chocolate chips
02 - 1 can (14 oz) 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 into small chunks
→ 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 overhang to assist with later removal.
02 - Combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter in a medium saucepan. Heat over low, stirring constantly, until the mixture is melted and fully smooth.
03 - Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add vanilla extract and salt, stirring until incorporated.
04 - Gently fold in half of the sugar cookie pieces into the fudge mixture.
05 - Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining sugar cookie pieces, dried cranberries, apricots, pistachios, almonds, mini chocolate chips, and freeze-dried strawberries evenly over the surface. Lightly press toppings into the fudge.
07 - Drizzle with honey, if using.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the fudge is completely set.
09 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 24 equal squares using a sharp knife.
