A fun holiday fudge recipe with classic spice flavor 🍬
If you love the warm, cozy flavors of gingerbread, this Easy Gingerbread Fudge is your new holiday favorite! Soft, creamy, and bursting with molasses, cinnamon, and ginger, each bite tastes like Christmas in candy form. 🎄 The best part? It comes together in minutes no candy thermometer needed! Whether you’re making edible gifts, stocking your dessert platter, or just craving something sweet with your cocoa, this fudge brings all the nostalgic holiday charm with none of the fuss. Simple, spiced, and oh-so-delicious a festive must from Emma’s Cake Studio! 🍪✨
Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 36 fudge squares
Ingredients List
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: crushed gingersnap cookies or festive sprinkles for topping
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Medium saucepan
- Rubber spatula
- 8×8-inch square baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Sharp knife (for cutting fudge)
Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting later.
- Melt base: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly until smooth and fully melted. 🍫
- Add flavor: Stir in molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and salt until evenly combined.
- Pour & smooth: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Decorate: Sprinkle crushed gingersnaps or holiday sprinkles on top for a festive finish. 🎄
- Chill: Refrigerate for 2–3 hours, or until firm.
- Cut & serve: Lift fudge from the pan using parchment overhang and cut into small squares. Enjoy or gift-wrap for holiday sharing! 🎁
Pro Tips
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months defrost overnight in the fridge.
- Make it fancy: Drizzle with white chocolate or add a touch of edible gold glitter. ✨
- Gift idea: Wrap pieces in parchment and tie with twine for a rustic, charming holiday gift.
Nutrition Table
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 square | 150 | 2g | 22g | 6g | 0g | 20g |