Wake up your taste buds with this Sweet Spicy Cinnamon Fudge. It’s not the typical flavor of fudge that you’ve seen coming and going, year after year.
If you’re like me and will be walking the straight and narrow when it comes to making better food choices in the new year, then there’s still time for you to make this fudge before the clock strikes midnight…but you’d better hurry!
I’m sharing this recipe for fudge that I haven’t made for many, many years. I first found the recipe in some woman’s magazine probably close to 20 years ago, and it’s name is Fantasy Fudge.
A few weeks ago a friend of mine contacted me and asked me about the fudge that I used to make every Christmas while our kids were young. She had wanted to compare it to a fudge recipe she had of her sisters and asked my opinion about the ingredients. I told her that I hadn’t made the Fantasy Fudge she was asking about for a long, long time. I commented to her what a coincidence it was that she had contacted me as I had been thinking of making it this year, but hadn’t yet looked for my recipe. I asked her if she would she mind sending me the copy of the recipe (since she had it handy), and it would save me the time and exasperation of rummaging around trying to find mine.
Not long afterwards, I received a photo on my phone from my friend with the exact recipe card I’d hand written and shared with her those oh-so-many years ago. As you can see from the photos, I was very festive with my red and green penmanship back then. LOL I wish I would have dated the card, but I’m guessing that it’s probably from the early 90’s.
I treasure the fact that she shared these photos with me as it brings back so many memories. Not only of the fudge but of the days when our kids were little and the good times we’ve all shared.
Thanks for being so sweet, Bridget!!!
As you can tell from the recipe card, I’ve adapted the original Fantasy Fudge recipe ever so slightly by using cinnamon chips instead of the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Other than that, everything is exactly the same…including my festive penmanship that hasn’t changed a whole lot over the years.
CINNAMON FUDGE {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
Makes: 9″ x 13″ pan Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour
3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 package (12 ounces) cinnamon chips
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
baking spray
9″ x 13″ baking dish
-In a heavy bottom saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and evaporated milk. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to stir constantly for 5 minutes.
-Remove from the heat and stir in the cinnamon chips, vanilla extract and marshmallow creme until thoroughly combined.
-Spray the baking dish with the baking spray and carefully pour the cinnamon fudge mixture into the pan. Evenly smooth the top. Chill the fudge until set (at least one hour).
-Cut into squares. Serve and enjoy!
You’re going to love the flavor of this fudge. While the cinnamon flavor is mild, it’s enough to be noticed but doesn’t hit you over the head with too much spiciness. To me, it’s a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, and everything nice.
And since we’re talking about all things sweet; this is a special request tea towel (one of seven) that I painted for a customer this past holiday. Please always remember to bee kind, bee nice, and bee sweet! That’s the buzz for today!
If there is ever anything I can paint for you, from fabrics (tea towels and aprons) to glassware, please contact me or visit my shop on Etsy and Wazala. Special request orders (as shown above) are always welcome. I will happily work and design from any photo or description you send my way.
Such a great memory – I love how recipes can bring us together! This fudge looks amazing! <3
Who doesn't love a good fudge, especially when it's got cinnamon in it!
I love this! And I never though to make cinnamon fudge! Happy new Year!
Ok this is brilliant and I just happen to have cinnamon chips in my pantry right now!
What perfect timing – I have a bag of cinnamon chips in my pantry and I've been staring at it for weeks wondering what to make with them! Now I know – this fudge!
Cinnamon chips and marshmallow creme – this fudge sounds awesome!
What a fun twist on fudge! I love all things cinnamon so am sure to love this!
This fudge looks so good, such a fun twist on the classic chocolate version!
I love that this fudge has cinnamon! It looks wonderful.
I love looking back at old recipe cards…such warm and fuzzy memories. And this fudge is such a break from the norm, I really want to try it. Adding it to my list for next year (because yeah, I don't think I'm going to be making sweets for a while…). 😉
I LOVE fudge but have never had cinnamon fudge. I really need a few slices of this deliciousness!
Love the festive recipe card! I can see why your friend remembered this fudge so well – it sound so good!
Gorgeous looking fudge, I’m sure it tastes fantastic!
Aww that is such a sweet story! I love the original name “Fantasy Fudge” lol (though I’m glad you changed it 😉 ). I rarely eat fudge, for no particular reason, but these light colored squares are calling my name! Your new site looks terrific, Renee! It really makes your photos pop. Happy New Year!!
Thank you so much Rose. I’m happy you like my new home. I do too, and I’m excited to keep adding to it in the future!
My cinnamon chips were darker, so my fudge turned out looking more like pumpkin pie filling than your photo of pale candy shows. But it’s good! It doesn’t need a 13×9 pan, though. A 9×9 square pan works just fine. I put pecans in mine because I just can’t imagine NOT doing so. I’ll make this again, but I’ll use less sugar next time. Since the original recipe used semi-sweet morsels, it probably needed more sugar. The cinnamon chips are sweeter so the recipe doesn’t really need that much.
Hi, Carole!
I’m glad you made the recipe your own. I also love the addition of pecans. Great idea!
Happy Holidays!
Renee