dixie belle I'm not a big fudge fan, but you were talking about making Christmas gifts.I make LOTS of chocolate candy bark at the holidays.Last year I did about 50 pounds. Go to a bulk food store or even Walmart or craft stores in some areas. I buy candy melting wafers in dark chocolate, milk chocolate,white chocolate even sugar free chocolate.I prefer Wilbur or Merkin brands.Good quality FRESH chocolate does best.There are special candy flavorings.
Put about 4 cups wafers in glass bowl, heat in 300 degree oven for 10 minutes, remove and stir until smooth, add flavorings(easy- they are potent) nuts, peanut butter,coconut, smashed red&green candy canes-just get creative. Pour thin layer and spread out onto cookie sheet covered in wax paper.Cool overnight and break into large slabs for storage .Your imagination is your only limitation.I go to Dollar Tree and craft stores for containers.Sometimes they are metal some are paper like Chinese food take out containers.Makes a pretty gift and you can do lots.The most time consuming part is breaking into pieces and packaging..Nice idea for your favorite vet, Dr. anyone you want to remember during the holidays.I do several batches and just put in tupperware It keeps for many weeks until I get ready for the assembly process I mix the flavors in a box unless I know somone doesn't like nuts coconut etc.sometimes to add color to a box I buy Hershey's kisses or another candy in color foil and mix just a few in for added color of red, green, gold and silver Have fun and get creative.