Coca-Cola Fudge Recipe (2024)

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Looking for an easy homemade gift idea? The holidays are the perfect time to mix up a scrumptious batch of homemade fudge. Tucked away inside a decorative tin, it makes a thoughtful gift for neighbors, family, and friends. I love making homemade gifts--especially the edible kind--and this recipe for chocolate fudge calls for a secret ingredient that's sure to provide a tasty surprise!

What's the surprising ingredient in this chocolate fudge recipe? Well, I'll give you a clue. I grew up with my mom using it as the "secret" ingredient in a marinade and in a recipe for a frosted chocolate cake. Any guesses? It's Coca-Cola! Yes, this batch of ooey-gooey fudge has Coca-Cola cooked right in.

Recently, I modified my mother's traditional cake recipe for Coca-Cola Cake to makeCoca-Cola Cupcakes. What is it about Coca-Cola that makes baked goods so sugary sweet and moist?! And since I know it's delicious baked in chocolate cake and cupcakes, I decided to try it in fudge and make Coca-Cola Fudge. I love adding my own twist to my family's beloved recipes, and it just wouldn't be Christmas without a batch of homemade fudge. Paired with a glass of Coca-Cola, it's a treat that even Santa would choose over milk and cookies. Wanting to enjoy this holiday treat for yourself? Keep reading for the full recipe!

For my family, it also wouldn't seem like the holidays without an icy cold Coca-Cola. It's been a beverage staple at our holiday meals for as long as I can remember--right up there with the sweet tea and my momma's Christmas punch.Poured over ice or enjoyed straight out of the nostalgic glass bottles, it's a holiday favorite! Perhaps that stems from growing up here in the South with several of those years being spent in Atlanta where Coca-Cola is headquartered.

Back when my sister and I were kids, my mom recorded some of our favorite holiday movies onto a VHS tape. Anyone remember watching Mickey's Christmas Carol, the 1964 version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, or A Muppet Family Christmas? Along with several holiday movies, she also recorded the commercials. At the time, having those on the tape probably seemed like an inconvenience. Years later, they are just part of the recording's charm. She had the tape transferred to a DVD several years ago and now my kids can continue to enjoy those classic films year after year--commercials and all. One of the commercials is for Coca-Cola. It shows an elf tacking up a Christmas countdown poster with Santa's beard on it. Anyone remember that one? My sister and I would always want a taste of Coca-Cola after watching that commercial. Kinda like wanting chocolate when watching Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. That's a story for a different day though. I guess the commercial was effective because it worked it's magic on us. All of this to say that our family history with Coca-Cola at the holidays goes way back.

That's why I'm loving the limited edition holiday packaging for Coca-Cola this holiday season. It features a vintage Santa and sweet polar bears that bring back memories of holidays from years ago. And now I get to share those memories and traditions with my own children.

It just made sense to pair two of our holiday favorites--fudge and Coca-Cola--together into one tasty treat. I made a run out to Family Dollar to grab my "secret" ingredient and tested a couple different variations. The whole family was very eager to be my taste testers and tell me which they thought was the best. That's the recipe I'm sharing with you today. From our family to yours, here's our recipe for Coca-Cola fudge!

Coca-Cola Fudge

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What can you do with old Coca-Cola? ›

Use it to clean bathroom fixtures, remove stains from appliances, or freshen up drains. Removing Rust: The phosphoric acid in cola specifically can be effective in removing rust from metal objects. Soak rusted items in cola or apply it directly to the rust spots, then rinse thoroughly.

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What else can Coca-Cola be used for? ›

Thanks to its effectiveness as a grease remover, you can also use cola to help remove baked-on grease from your pots and pans. For a pot or sauce pan, add a can of co*ke to it and sit it on a burner on low heat. Leave it for 30 minutes to an hour, then remove from heat. Use a scouring pad to scrub away the grime.

Are old empty co*ke bottles worth anything? ›

You can find an enormous variation in the sizes, colors and markings of bottles. The straight-sided bottles can vary in value from $25 up to around $400, depending on the condition and the uniqueness.

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What makes an old co*ke bottle valuable? ›

Age: Older bottles of co*ke tend to be extra precious, specifically the ones produced before the Sixties. Look for any signs of the bottling date on the bottles, which includes embossed numbers or letters on the base or neck.

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What does adding lemon to co*ke do? ›

A splash of sour and mouth-puckering citrus is the perfect way to customize the soda's level of sweetness, allowing for increased desired astringency to shine through.

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What drink outsells Coca Cola? ›

And on it went. But through it all, Irn-Bru still outsells the mighty Coca Cola to this day and has dominated the Scottish soft drink market for over a century.

Why do people put Coca Cola in food? ›

Its sweet acidity can help to tenderize meat, making it an ideal addition for a long slow brine. But co*ke isn't limited to southern cooking! Lots of cuisines have adopted this sweet soda as a key ingredient in their recipes. Here are a few simple favorites to try!

Why is my old fashioned fudge not hardening? ›

If you didn't reach the correct temperature during the cooking process, it might not set properly. Use a candy thermometer to ensure that you reach the recommended temperature. Overcooking or Undercooking:Solution: Cooking the fudge for too long or too short a time can affect its texture.

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Why won't my 2 ingredient fudge set? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

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Where can I sell my old Coca-Cola bottles? ›

Etsy, Pinterest, Craigslist, Facebook Market Place maybe. There are also some subreddits on Reddit for Coco Cola collectors where someone might be interested in buying.

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Where can I sell my Coca-Cola memorabilia? ›

The best way to sell a collection, or a single piece, is to join the Club and sell your items at one of our national or regional conventions. We also offer free classified advertising to our members in our newsletter. The Club newsletter is published 11 times a year.

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Can a co*ke can be recycled? ›

Many of the food and drink products we buy are packaged in cans made from either aluminium or steel and both of these materials can be recycled after we have finished with them to make either new cans or other products.

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