Which Is Easier to Make-banana Bread or Fudge?

I've never made fudge but banana bread is sooooooooooooo easy. I have heard that fudge can be tricky for it to come out right.

There's a great website called veryculinary.com and on it you'll find a recipe for A-Z bread. It's a basic bread recipe that you can adapt to make all different combinations of bread by adding two cups of anything "A-Z." I have made various combinations of this bread (banana bread, chocolate chip and dried cherries, pumpkin walnut, carrot & coconut, apple cinnamon.... it's really endless). Then I attach a copy of the recipe to the bread loaf and tie it with a ribbon. People love it!

Happy Holidays :)

Fudge is easy, too (google Rachael Ray's 5 minute fudge wreath for a good gift idea).

But buying lots of chooclate chips can be expensive, so that might be a deterrant.

Maybe whatever is on sale that day.

Good luck!

Banana Bread. Hands down.

But fudge keeps longer. You could make it today and still be giving it away in January. Banana bread needs to be given away within 24/48 hours.

I agree, both are easy and inexpensive, but I would do fudge since it's more holiday-ish. You can use the recipe on the back of the FLUFF jars, it's simple and turns out soft to bite, and yummie.

I also think that you can give some of several batches of fudge in cute boxes or plastic containers tucked into wax paper or tissue. One batch can serve several people.

If you really want to be festive, you can crush up a candy cane and sprinkle peppermint on top.

Peanut butter fudge is super-easy, although as someone else mentioned, you do want to make sure you can find a good deal on choc chips. Similar to others you've received, except w/ peanut butter.
Here it is:
12 oz choc chips
12 oz crunchy peanut butter (if you like nuts in it; you can use creamy if you want it smooth)
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

Microwave choc chips and peanut butter until melted, about 3 minutes. Refrigerate until firm and then cut.

Banana bread by far! If you need a good recipe, PM me and I'll be more than happy to share :)

If you're going from scratch? Fudge. If you're using packets, banana bread.

I've found both equally easy to make, the fudge even more so. Just three ingredients (if I add flavoring) and 10 min. later and I've got yummy chocolatey goodness. Trick is to just watch it and keep stirring so it doesn't burn. I can make around six pounds of fudge in varying flavors for about $10.00 if I hit the right stores.

Have fun!

Banana bread is easy and more foolproof than fudge, which can be tricky. Also, banana bread should be less expensive. Make sure you have nicely overripe bananas for the best flavor, and add some cinnamon and nutmeg to the mixture for flavor. I make it from Fanny Farmer cookbook and substitute dark chocolate chips for the nuts...yum. Some folks have nut allergy, so that works too. Michaels has cute ceramic bread pans for a dollar each in holiday designs.

I just looked at the Rachael Ray fudge recipe, and it does seem to be extremely easy. I've never made any type of fudge, but after reading the recipe it sounds just as easy as banana bread, and probably much less cleanup due to fewer ingredients. I'd try the fudge!!

They are both easy to make, there are some easy fudge recipes below, or go to the eagle brand can label(or their website), takes 5 minutes to make, cool, cut and eat. Fudge can be pretty packaged and eaten over a period of time. I would hate for you to give banana bread and have it go to waste if not eaten within a couple of days. The key to the easy fudge recipes using chocolate chips is the quality of the chocolate chips themselves. I always use name brand (there is a huge difference in how the fudge sets), cheaper store brand chips won't work for this. I have tried and it is quite soft.

My absolute favorite is the original Fantasy Fudge Recipe off of the back of the Kraft Marshmallow Creme Jar (NOT the one that they print on it today...I don't know why they changed it but it is NOT as good!!!
Here is the link to it...it is very VERY easy...the secret is to stir CONSTANTLY...so it can't burn...and make sure you let it come to a full boil and cook as long as it tells you to..
http://www.christmas-cookies.com/recipes/recipe191.fantas...

My family also loves Banana Nut Bread...there are as many different recipes as there are cooks....you would just have to experiment until you find one that you like.
I can tell you that the Banana Nut Bread would be a lot cheaper to make than the fudge...if that is a consideration for you.

It sounds like both recipes are easy if you have made them before and know the tricks. Banana bread can get dry on the outside or be gooey, undone on the inside. I have never made fudge. Since I can't have chocolate, I make cookies. Snickerdoodles are my favorite of the easy, inexpensive recipes.

Anyway, here is something to keep in mind for all of you mamas out there. As a teacher, I am busy and don't get to bake before vacation but the last 2 days of school I have been so bombarded by goodies, as well as all the goodies at school, that many things don't even look good. Give early in the week and it will probably be consumed immediately.

Fudge. Banana bread is easier to over cook and can dry out. Also, it goes bad faster than fudge.

Here's my fudge recipe. It's super easy and pretty cheap. Pretty much fool-proof. Someone else posted a similar recipe, but I wanted to add mine, 'cause it has a dash of salt and that little bit of salt will really make it pop.

18 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
dash of salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Melt chocolate with milk over low heat. stir in salt and vanilla. Spread into parchment lined pan. Cool and slice.

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I've always found fudge to be a difficult thing to do right.
Banana bread is very easy and even if you use a mix, it tastes great every time.

I'm not usually a banana bread fan but this recipe won me over:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chocolate-Chip-Banana-Bread-...

I have never made fudge, but I make banana bread/muffins often and it's super easy! Fudge would be a really nice gift though, in a tin or a basket, or even just in a nice bag with a ribbon!

Banana bread is easier...but I would say go with fudge because I think a lot more people like fudge than banana bread ( I love it, but no one else in my house does). The easiest and best recipe we have found is the one on the back of the jar of Marshmallow Cream...and you need to constantly stir as it burns easily.

I have made both and I think that fudge is easier/quicker.... The only tip I can think to give you though is stir constantly and move quickly so it doesn't set before u are finished... I always get everything totally ready before I begin... i.e chocolate chip bag open, marshmellow lid off and jar sitting in a pan of hot water on the stove to soften, dish ready for fudge to be poured into....etc. You could always make a test batch for your household:) Good luck!

I would certainly say banana bread! or chewy gingersnaps stacked in a 6 pack, wrapped in cellophane & ties with some festive ribbon.

Fudge is very tricky! Ive tried to make it a couple times, different recipes, and it was goopy and soft. very disappointing. I bake and cook alot, I dont know what went wrong, but Ive given that up for now.

I came across these recipes for gift ideas, this i think will take you to a mix for chai tea, but they have a few more, no baking, just decoratively assembling the ingrediants for your recipient to make on their own. looks easy, probably pretty cost effective, and I think maybe a couple chai packets with gingersnaps would be great for these people.! have a look!

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/chai-mix/cc294bdb-4d6...

Banana bread is easier, but fudge lasts longer. The recipe on the marshmallow fluff jar is easy and very good.

fudge is cheaper and you don't even have to turn the oven on

Banana bread, hands down. But it is sooooo overdone (as in made and given away a lot).

I love giving homemade flavored olive oil and a loaf of homemade bread or store bought french bread. I get rave reviews from teachers and those that have had more than 1 of my children can't wait for Christmas to get another bag :)

It is easy to make- get a pretty jar or bottle (about $1-2 at world market) shake some basil, rosemary (if you have fresh, it is better as the sprigs are also decorative) into the jar. On LOW heat, in a saucepan pour some Extra Virgin olive oil in and add 5-6 peeled and halved cloves of garlic. Let heat for about 10 mins to infuse the garlic flavor. (Garlic harbors botulism so it is not a good idea to place it in the jar with the other herbs). Cool and pour into jars. Let sit a couple of days and tie with a pretty ribbon.

Have fun!

Fudge. there is an easy fudge recipe on Rachel Rays website. It is microwaveable and uses butterscotch morsels, choc chips, evap milk and can't remeber. Takes like five minutes and is really good.

I've never made fudge, but it seems like you could give smaller quantities of it because it's so rich. I think banana bread is easy to make. I like to make extra muffins for my husband to take to work. Here's the recipe I use from Southern Living.

In 1st bowl, mix 2 eggs, 2 bananas, 1/2 cup oil.
In 2nd bowl, mix 1 3/4 C flour, 3/4 C sugar, 3/4 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt.
Then mix the 2 bowls together. Bake loaf at 350 for 45 minutes, or muffins at 400 for 18 minutes(or until toothpick comes out clean)

To this basic recipe, I usually add 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1/2 C walnuts. Sometimes I substitute brown sugar instead of white, whole wheat flour instead of regular, applesauce for part of the oil, even shredded zucchini instead of the bananas.

FUDGE. My mom has a really easy microwave fudge.
You need 12-18 oz. of chocolate chips, one can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 tsp. vanilla & nuts (1/4 - 1/2 c). Mix the chips & sweetened condensed milk together & microwave for about 2 minutes. Then stir. Continue to microwave at 1 minute intervals & stirring until the chips are completely melted. Then add the vanilla & nuts.
Here is another easy & inexpensive recipie:

Caramel Sweetened Condensed Milk (fruit dip)

1 (or more) can(s) of sweetened condensed milk

Peel off the label & place the UNOPENED can in the bottom of a very deep pot or stock pot. Cover with water so that the water is 3-4 inches above the can(s). Bring the water to a boil & boil steadily for 4 hours.
NEVER let the water get to the top of the can(s) as this could cause the can(s) to explode.
After the 4 hours is up, remove the can with tongs & place on a wire rack to cool. Be assured, the can will not explode. Refrigerate. When the can is cold open & you will have soft caramel.
This does not need refrigeration as it is still unopened & shelf stable. I would refrigerate it after it has been opened.

God bless!