• Start by gathering all the ingredients for the white chocolate fudge. Use measuring cups and spoons for accuracy.
  
• Place a small saucepan on the stove.
  
• Fill it halfway with water.
  
• Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat.
  
• Lower the heat to medium-low, then set a large glass bowl over the saucepan to create a double boiler.
  
• Add the white chocolate chips, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and butter to the bowl.
  
• Stir the mixture constantly with a spatula as it melts.
  
• Keep mixing until the fudge is smooth and all ingredients are fully combined.
  
• Add in the dried cranberries and chopped pecans, folding them gently into the fudge.
  
• Grab a glass baking dish and, if you like, lightly spray it with cooking oil.
  
• Place parchment paper over the top of the dish to measure. Cut it about 1.5–2 inches wider than the pan. Snip one slit in each corner.
  
• Fold the corners in and press the parchment into the dish so it fits snugly.
  
• Pour the fudge mixture into the lined pan, spreading it out evenly.
  
• Press halved pecans over the top of the fudge.
  
• Add a layer of dried cranberries on top of the pecans.
  
• Gently press the toppings into the fudge with a spatula.
  
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results). Once set, remove the fudge from the fridge, pan, and parchment.
  

Cutting Fudge

• Make a parchment paper grid with 1.5-inch columns both vertically and horizontally. Place it on top of the fudge for guidance. For a detailed walkthrough, check out How to Cut Fudge into Perfect Squares.
  
• Using a pastry cutter, lightly score the lines across the fudge following your template.
  
• Put on gloves, dip a large knife in hot water, wipe it dry, then trim off the first edge. Repeat the hot-water-and-wipe process before every cut.
  
• Trim the other edges so the fudge block is perfectly square.
  
• Reheat and dry the knife again, then cut along the vertical scored lines.
  
• Repeat the process horizontally to create neat squares.
  
• Serve and enjoy your beautiful fudge squares!