The Best Cool Whip Fudge – Simple, Smooth, and Foolproof

If you’re looking for a foolproof treat that comes together in minutes, this Cool Whip Fudge is the dessert you’ve been searching for. It’s rich, chocolatey, ultra-creamy, and made with just a handful of simple ingredients.

This is the kind of quick dessert you whip up for holidays, parties, potlucks, or those late-night chocolate cravings.

What makes this fudge different? The Cool Whip makes it extra fluffy and smooth, giving it that melt-in-your-mouth texture without any candy thermometers or complicated steps. Just mix, chill, slice, and enjoy!

Cool Whip fudge slices beautifully and doesn’t crumble, making it perfect for Christmas plates, party trays, or gifting in cute tins and boxes.

It stays soft even after chilling, so it’s great for make-ahead desserts during the holidays.

Why You’ll Love This Cool Whip Fudge

• Only 4 main ingredients
• No candy thermometer
• Super creamy and soft texture
• Perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or edible gifts
• Endless topping options—nuts, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed peppermints, and more

What is Cool Whip Fudge?

Cool Whip fudge is an easy, no-fail chocolate fudge recipe made by mixing melted chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk with Cool Whip.

The Cool Whip gives the fudge a lighter, creamier, smoother texture compared to traditional dense fudge. It also sets up beautifully in the fridge without needing a candy thermometer or special equipment.

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If you want a chocolate fudge that turns out perfect every time without any stress, this one is a keeper. Quick prep, no special equipment, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Vanilla extract
• Cool Whip (thawed)
• Optional toppings: chopped nuts, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips

How to make Cool Whip Fudge

Grease an 8×8-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.

In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.

Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes, then gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.

Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Add toppings if you want to make it festive or add a little crunch.

Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours or until firm.

Cut into squares and enjoy!

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Cool Whip Fudge

Make this creamy Cool Whip Fudge with just 4 ingredients! Rich, smooth, and impossible to mess up. The perfect quick chocolate fudge for holidays or gifting.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Chilling Time 3 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Cookies and Bars, Dessert

Cuisine American

• 1 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup Cool Whip thawed
• Optional toppings: chopped nuts sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed peppermints, or sea salt

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• Grease an 8×8-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.

• In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.

• Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.

• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

• Let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes, then gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.

• Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

• Add toppings if you want to make it festive or add a little crunch.

• Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours or until firm.

• Cut into squares and enjoy!