Traditional fudge recipes require a candy thermometer and a fair amount of precision to get the texture just right; this streamlined recipe is simple enough for children to make (with supervision, of course) and relies on the addition of mini marshmallows for silkiness.

After the fudge has cooled, kids can package pieces in waxed-paper-lined boxes tied with baker's twine.

Or, they can wrap whole bars in glassine and a band of decorative paper, securing with a ribbon.