Wake up your taste buds with this sweet and spicy Cinnamon Fudge. It's not the typical flavor of fudge that you've seen coming and going, year after year...it's better!
*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2015. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.
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 its 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 mind sending me a 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 afterward, I received a photo on my phone from my friend with the exact recipe card I'd handwritten 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 '90s.
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 semi-sweet chocolate chips. Other than that, everything is exactly the same...including my festive penmanship which 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
¾ cup butter
⅔ cup evaporated milk
1 package (12 ounces) of 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.
Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!
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Carole says
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 13x9 pan, though. A 9x9 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.
Renée says
Hi, Carole!
I'm glad you made the recipe your own. I also love the addition of pecans. Great idea!
Happy Holidays!
Renee
Renée says
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!
Sheena @Tea and Biscuits says
Gorgeous looking fudge, I'm sure it tastes fantastic!
Cookin Canuck says
Love the festive recipe card! I can see why your friend remembered this fudge so well - it sound so good!
Nutmeg Nanny says
I LOVE fudge but have never had cinnamon fudge. I really need a few slices of this deliciousness!
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says
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...). 😉
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
I love that this fudge has cinnamon! It looks wonderful.
Kimberly Killebrew says
Cinnamon chips and marshmallow creme - this fudge sounds awesome!
Sara Welch says
This fudge looks so good, such a fun twist on the classic chocolate version!
Jenny Bullistron says
What a fun twist on fudge! I love all things cinnamon so am sure to love this!
Martha@A Family Feast says
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!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Ok this is brilliant and I just happen to have cinnamon chips in my pantry right now!
Lauren Kelly says
I love this! And I never though to make cinnamon fudge! Happy new Year!
Paula Jones says
Who doesn't love a good fudge, especially when it's got cinnamon in it!
Jenn P&C says
Such a great memory - I love how recipes can bring us together! This fudge looks amazing! <3