Easy Gingerbread Fudge is perfectly spiced and so flavorful, creamy, and melt in your mouth smooth. The perfect sweet holiday gift or treat that will impress!
Fudge for me is a staple over the holidays. I’m not sure what it is but there’s something about it that just makes it a requirement. I love to create fudge batches and give them as small, edible gifts to friends and family. To this date, I have yet to find someone who doesn’t enjoy receiving it or eating it!
You can cut it up and wrap it in parchment and then cellophane with ribbon and a card. Or you could put it a cookie tin. And luckily, with all the different types of fudge that I make, I’m able to create some wonderful gifts, great for any occasion…including school functions, birthdays block parties and anniversaries. I even used to give it as a secret Santa gift and everyone would hope that I picked their name so they would get a piece of my fudge.
Eventually I just started making fudge for the office and buying a separate secret Santa gift so that everyone would be able to enjoy it. I even started getting asked to make it for the clients and customers that would come into work. When I left the company I gave them a little print out of my fudge recipes so they could continue to enjoy it even though I wasn’t working there anymore. They missed me but were grateful for the joy the fudge had brought into their lives.
I have to say that I search for fudge on sweet trays. It looks absolutely wonderful, adding so much color and flavor. The tiny, tasty, bite-sized sweets disappear as soon as they’re served so I’m always on it when the sweet trays come out! My friends know that I love fudge and if I wasn’t bringing any, they made sure there were lots on the trays for me!
When I make fudge I make a few different varieties for those very reasons and I must admit that each of them taste amazing in their own right. One that comes to mind is Sugar Cookie Fudge, which is sweet and delicious and so pretty to look at that you’re not going to want to eat it. Another is The Easiest Fudge, which is rich and creamy with any nuts of your choosing, if at all.
If you’re a fudge lover like I am then I’m sure you’re going to love these recipes and will make them every year during the holidays if not all year long. Fudge lovers unite!
Fudge is a very easy and special dessert that I love to make all year round, There are so many varieties and so many methods of making it. It’s one of the easiest treats that you can make for your friends and family and definitely one of the most delicious.
Gingerbread is a delicious and wonderful flavor all year round but especially over the holidays with this Easy Gingerbread Fudge. An absolute must at any holiday gathering and a tasty treat for both kids and adults alike, it’s something that your friends and family will be asking you to make more and more of.
My son, Patrick, is the only person I know that actually requests a gingerbread cake for his birthday. One year he actually requested a gingerbread house, instead of a birthday cake which wouldn’t seem like much except for the fact that his birthday is in April!
I remember it well and it brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. It was a bit odd seeing it but we had such a great time decorating a gingerbread house in the spring.
Just picturing the grass growing, a sandbox and even a little pool out the back makes me laugh. I really wish I had taken a picture of it. You would have had a great laugh yourself.
If you take a look at the picture below, of the decorated Easy Gingerbread Fudge, you will see a blank canvas…with you being able to cut the fudge into whatever size or shaped pieces you want. The world is yours to create.
You might want to cut on the diagonal instead of square, just to be creative. Regardless, the size is completely up to you. Sometimes I do make the pieces or squares bigger than other times. It really just depends on my mood and who I am serving. What do you prefer?
If you’re feeling super creative and have the time, you can even form the fudge into molds. Any kind of mold and any size you’d like to use to create your adorable little tasty treats is fine. You can do this to celebrate the holidays or any other special occasions. The possibilities are endless!
Gingerbread is such a classic flavor around the holidays. You can find gingerbread everything. From lattes and coffee to cakes and pies to all sorts of baked goods, including this Easy Gingerbread Fudge recipe.
Believe it or not but I’ve actually seen gingerbread flavored gum and candy. It was a long time ago and I don’t remember where I saw it. It stood out in my mind because I couldn’t believe that someone would go so far as to make gum in my favorite flavor!
The key to the flavor is the molasses. My husband, Ken, loves it when I add extra molasses to the fudge. It makes it a stronger, bolder flavor. You need to be careful though not to add to much the first time you make it. Just add a little at a time until you find the right amount for your liking.
When it comes to decorating the fudge, it is completely an option. This fudge tastes great on its own, without any icing drizzled on top or any sprinkles or sparkles added. (You could even go so far as decorating with melted chocolate or adding nuts to switch it up)
Me personally, I just love the bright, vibrant color the decorations add so I rarely serve this fudge without it. Either way, you’re definitely in for a treat when you taste this delicious Easy Gingerbread Fudge.
Ingredients in Easy Gingerbread Fudge
- white chocolate chips
- sweetened condensed milk
- spice cake mix
- ginger
- vanilla extract
- molasses
Icing
- icing or powdered sugar
- milk
- sprinkles or sparkles of your choice
How to make the Best Fudge with Condensed Milk
Line a square baking dish with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray. Put aside.
In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, cake mix, ginger, molasses and vanilla.
Heat contents until they are melted and smooth. Stir frequently.
Pour melted fudge into pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Make icing by whisking powdered sugar together with milk until combined ( *hint* add a small amount of powdered sugar at a time so it doesn’t go everywhere).
Remove cooled and hardened fudge from fridge.
Pour icing into a piping bag or resealable plastic bag, twisted, with the corner cut off and drizzle all over the fudge in a zigzag motion.
Top with sprinkles or sparkles.
Let the icing set to harden, then cut the fudge into small squares and serve.
How do you store fudge with condensed milk?
Fudge made with condensed milk will last up to 2 weeks at room temperature, in an air tight container.
If you keep your fudge in an airtight container in your fridge it will last up to a month.
You also have the option of freezing portion sizes of your choosing, wrapped in parchment paper, and frozen in an air tight container for up to 3 months.
Holiday Desserts to Try
Easy Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies
Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle Bites
Grandma’s Chocolate Eggnog Pudding Cake
Grandma’s Chocolate Orange Cake
Holiday Chocolate Dream Stuffed Cookie Cups
Holiday Surprise Basket Cookies
Stovetop Raisin Almond Rice Pudding
Easy Gingerbread Fudge Video
Easy Gingerbread Fudge
Easy Gingerbread Fudge is perfectly spiced and so flavorful, creamy, and melt in your mouth smooth. The perfect sweet holiday gift or treat!
Ingredients
- 2 bags white chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/4 cup spice cake mix
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup molasses
Icing
- 1 cup icing or powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- sprinkles or sparkles of your choice
Instructions
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Line a square 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 inch baking dish with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray and set aside
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In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, cake mix, ginger, vanilla, and molasses.
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Heat contents until melted and smooth. Make sure you stir frequently.
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Pour fudge into prepared pan, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to 3 hours.
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While waiting for the fudge to harden, make your icing by whisking the powdered sugar and milk together until smooth.
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Pour icing into a piping or resealable bag and drizzle in a zigzag pattern over your fudge.
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Top with sprinkles, sparkles or any festive topping.
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Let the icing harden then cut the fudge into small squares, serve and enjoy!
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This fudge will last in an airtight container for about 10 days. It can be kept in the fridge, which I usually do, but you don't have to.
Recipe Notes
How long will condensed milk fudge last?
Fudge made with condensed milk will last up to 2 weeks at room temperature, in an air tight container.
If you keep your fudge in an airtight container in your fridge it will last up to a month.
You also have the option of freezing portion sizes of your choosing, wrapped in parchment paper, and frozen in an air tight container for up to 3 months.
What is spice cake mix?
Depending where you live it can be found with boxes of cake mix at your local grocery store or market. There are many brands but Betty Crocker makes one. It is also known as spiced ginger cake mix in parts of Europe. Does that help? Where about are you located if I may ask? Maybe search on Amazon. They seem to be everywhere! All the best. Karin