Summer is upon us, and it is the perfect time to indulge in all-American sweets like ice cream sundaes and chocolate layer-cakes — so what holiday could be more perfect than National Fudge Day? Don't limit yourself to classic chocolate fudge — take advantage of fudge's versatility with brownies, cakes, and more. Here are some decadent recipes that will take your favorite boardwalk treat to the next level.

Salty-Nougat Fudge Brownies

<p>The secret to these over-the-top brownies: roasted peanuts and a Snickers bar!</p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/recipefinder/salty-nougat-fudge-brownies-recipe-clx1013" target="_blank">Salty-Nougat Fudge Brownies</a></p>
Paulette Tavormina

Chocolate Fudge Pops

<p>These pops are so much better than the plastic-wrapped kind you pull out of your grocery-store freezer. With insane amounts of chocolate; real, wholesome ingredients; and total satisfaction for about 125 calories a pop, what more could you want?</p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/chocolate-fudge-pops-recipe-opr0813%22 target="_blank"><strong>Chocolate Fudge Pops</strong></a></p>
Ellen Silverman

No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Tart

<p>This no-bake chocolate fudge tart is the perfect rich and decadent dessert to indulge in after a Christmas feast.</p> <p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="no-bake-chocolate-fudge-tart-2442" target="_blank"><b>No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Tart</b></a></p>
Alan Richardson

Crunchy Fudge Sandwiches

Hot Fudge Sauce
Con Poulos

Little-Bitty Fudge Puppies

Fudge puppies are a traditional fair food: toasty waffles dipped in chocolate and topped with whipped cream, crushed nuts, or other toppings. <p><p><b>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/little-bitty-fudge-puppies-recipe-del1012%22 target="_blank">Little-Bitty Fudge Puppies</a></b>
Teri Lyn Fisher

No-Bake Fudge Brownies

<p>These easy peanut-and-coconut-laced fudge brownies are sure to become your go-to recipe for chocolate cravings.</p> <p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/no-bake-fudge-brownies-recipe-mslo0812%22 target="_blank"><b>No-Bake Fudge Brownies</b></a></p>
Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Fudge Brownie Pudding Cake

Fudge-Brownie-Pudding-Cake
Jacqueline Hopkins

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