Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat or a delectable, giftable goodie, fudge is always a great choice. This easy Oreo fudge is one of our best fudge recipes for white chocolate lovers. It’s a nice departure from traditional recipes made with a milk or dark chocolate base. The five-ingredient fudge is made with sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate baking chips, butter, vanilla and plenty of Oreo cookie pieces, creating a sweet and creamy fudge with crunchy, chocolaty cookie bits.
Aside from its decadent taste and easy preparation, we love that this cookies and cream fudge recipe is endlessly versatile. As written, this fudge will be a guaranteed winner amongst anyone who adores cookies and cream recipes. But there are dozens of different Oreo flavors (including off-brand Oreos), so don’t feel limited to traditional chocolate cookies for this Oreo fudge recipe.
Ingredients for Oreo Fudge
- Oreo cookies: Milk’s favorite cookie is the star of the show in this cookies and cream fudge recipe. We like to crush the Oreos to create a good mixture of fine crumbs and large chunks throughout the fudge.
- Sweetened condensed milk: This canned milk product is the secret to the fudge’s rich, creamy taste and thick consistency. Remember that there’s a difference between evaporated and sweetened condensed milk, so don’t attempt to make a substitution here.
- Butter: Butter adds richness and structure to the cookies and cream fudge base. The fats solidify upon cooling for stability.
- White baking chips: White chocolate flavors the fudge with a wonderfully sweet taste.
- Vanilla: Vanilla adds depth of flavor and complements the Oreos and white chocolate.
- Peppermint candies (optional): For a festive finish, add crushed peppermint candies to make the fudge resemble white chocolate peppermint crunch.
Directions
Step 1: Layer the cookie pieces
Line an 8-inch square dish with aluminum foil, then coat it with cooking spray. Place half of the broken cookie pieces in the pan.
Step 2: Make the white chocolate fudge
In a heavy saucepan, combine the milk, butter and white chocolate chips. Cook and stir over low heat until the chips are melted. Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in the vanilla. Pour the fudge over the cookie pieces in the pan.
Editor’s Tip: There are multiple ways to melt chocolate, but it’s always best to work low and slow with white chocolate. It has a lower burn point and higher fat content than other types of chocolate, so it’s more prone to seizing, giving the fudge a lumpy, grainy texture.
Step 3: Top with the remaining cookie pieces
Sprinkle the fudge with the remaining Oreo pieces (and peppermint candies if desired). Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Cut into squares and serve.
Recipe Variations
- Use another Oreo flavor: One of the secrets about Oreos is that they come in a wide variety of flavors, including red velvet, peanut butter, lemon, mint, coffee or double chocolate. Choose your favorite, or try blending a few flavors together.
- Add nuts: If you enjoy nut fudge, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, pistachios, sliced almonds or macadamia nuts to this recipe.
- Include dried fruits: Dried cherries, cranberries, freeze-dried blueberries or freeze-dried strawberries would all taste divine in this Oreo fudge recipe.
- Change the extract: Instead of vanilla extract, try using a different flavor like mint, almond, orange, caramel or coconut extract.
- Turn it into espresso cookies and cream fudge: Stir instant coffee or espresso powder into the fudge mixture when you add the vanilla. Or add coffee flavor with chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans or coffee liqueur (as we do in this Kahlua fudge recipe).
How to Store Oreo Fudge
Store Oreo fudge in an airtight container. Fudge lasts up to one week at room temperature or up to three weeks in the fridge. Note that fudge stored in the refrigerator will dry out faster than fudge. The cold temperatures draw moisture out of the fudge and can cause it to become crumbly.
Can you freeze Oreo fudge?
Freeze fudge for up to three months. To keep it tasting fresh, wrap it tightly in wax paper. Then, wrap it in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and store the wrapped fudge in an airtight container or freezer bag. Defrost it in the fridge or at room temperature for two to three hours before serving.
Can you make Oreo fudge ahead of time?
Fudge stores like a dream, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Store it as desired, and serve it when you’re ready to enjoy it or gift it to others.
Oreo Fudge Tips
Why did my fudge become crumbly after storing it in the refrigerator?
The cold temperatures of the fridge draws moisture out of fudge, which can cause it to become dry or crumbly upon serving. You can store Oreo fudge in the refrigerator to extend its shelf life, but it will compromise its texture over time.
Why did my white chocolate seize when melting?
White chocolate can seize (become grainy or lumpy) if it’s melted too quickly or heated over very hot temperatures. Melting chocolate may sound easy, but it’s a fairly delicate ingredient that needs to be treated with care. It’s possible to save seized white chocolate with one of these fixes for common fudge mistakes, like mixing in boiling water or vegetable oil. However, it’s typically better to start fresh.
Why didn’t my fudge set?
If your Oreo fudge didn’t set, check to make sure you used sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk. Some fudge recipes are made with evaporated milk (like this triple chocolate fudge recipe), but they typically contain other ingredients like powdered sugar and eggs. This Oreo fudge recipe doesn’t contain those added ingredients, and the sweetened condensed milk helps it set properly.
Can I use Oreo Thins to make Oreo fudge?
Feel free to use a box of Oreo Thins instead of classic Oreos. They work fine in Oreo dessert recipes, although you may need to increase the number of cookies to achieve the same ratio of cookies to fudge. Start with 24 Oreo Thins and increase if needed.
