This gingerbread fudge recipe combines two Christmas classics into one delicious treat perfect for git giving or holiday cookie trays!
When you think of Christmassy scents, what are the first things that come to mind? For me it is pine needles, peppermint and gingerbread!!
I’m a big fan of gingerbread all year round and really not sure why most people tend to eat it only during the holidays. Another Christmas classic is fudge!
So, by combining that gingerbread flavor with fudge we have this Gingerbread Fudge Recipe, which is destined to become the next Christmas classic!
And if you are a fudge lover in general, be sure to also check out our egg nog fudge recipe! If one kind of holiday fudge is good, then two kinds is even better!
This recipe can be made in a standard 9″x9″ cake pan, but to make it really special, I like the presentation factor of forming it into gingerbread man shapes!
It’s easy to do with a gingerbread silicone mold. Just pour the fudge mixture into the mold and let it cool into cute little gingerbread men!
- Oven safe to 500 degrees F
- Freezer, refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher safe
- Resists stains and odors
And while you’re on a roll making yummy treats, be sure to check out these Christmas fudge recipes too:
More Delicious Fudge Recipes for Christmas
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge Recipe
- Eggnog Fudge
- Peppermint Fudge
- Sugar Cookie Fudge
- Heath Toffee Fudge
- Pumpkin Fudge
- Easy Strawberry Fudge- Only Two Ingredients!
- Mint Chocolate Fudge Recipe
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Personally, some of my favorite Christmas gifts are the kind I can eat!! As long as its something delicious (like this fudge is), it makes me happy to know that someone took the time to put their own effort into making me a gift.
Food gifts are even more fun when they are presented in a special way. While I am happy to take yummy treats that are just on a plain paper plate or packed in an old cool-whip container, it’s a lot more fun when they are bundled in pretty packaging!
I did a little bit of browsing and found all of the fun food containers listed above.
This gingerbread fudge makes a great addition to any plate of holiday cookies and treats, but it is also perfect for gift giving. To make a pretty present, I like to pack treats into a brightly colored treat box or reusable tin like the ones above.
While any treat is fun to receive as a gift, it’s even better when the presentation shows the giver really cares about making the total package pretty.
This recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk, but if you don’t have it on hand you can use this recipe to make your own homemade sweetened condensed milk.
🧾 Ingredients Needed
2 cups white chocolate chips
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 Tablespoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Ghirardelli White Baking ChipsBorden Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed MilkMcCormick Ground NutmegMcCormick Ground GingerMcCormick Ground CinnamonWilton Silicone Gingerbread Boy MoldMeltset Silicone Baking Mold Gingerbread ManHoliday Theme Mold
🥣 How to Make
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk.
Heat for 25 seconds, stir well, and reheat for another 25 seconds as needed until you get a smooth, consistent texture.
Stir in the molasses and then flavor with the spices – adjust to your personal preference.
Spoon 1 Tablespoon-sized portions into your gingerbread silicone mold, if using, or fold out into a greased 9×9″ cake pan.
Press the fudge down with wet, clean hands to ensure it sets evenly, and then place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
Pop out of the tray – or cut into slices if using the cake pan – and serve or package for gifts.
Gingerbread Fudge Recipe – A New Christmas Classic
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups White Chocolate Chips
- 2/3 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 Tablespoon molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk.
- Heat for 25 seconds, stir well, and reheat for another 25 seconds as needed until you get a smooth consistent texture.
- Stir in the molasses and then flavor with the spices – adjust to your personal preference.
- Spoon 1 Tablespoon-sized portions into your gingerbread silicone tray, if using, or fold out into an oiled 9×9? cake pan.
- Press the fudge down with wet, clean hands to ensure it sets evenly, and then place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
- Pop out of the tray – or cut into slices if using the cake pan – and serve or package for gifts.
Cindy says
Do you spray the silicone mold?
Can this be done with the chocolate chips, condensed milk & vanilla recipe?
Chrysa says
I don’t spray the mold. I would think you could do it with that other recipe, but I haven’t tried it to say for certain!
Renee says
I loved the idea for this! I have not been able to find the Wilton mold with the details (as suggested), apparently it is discontinued! The red replacement mold lacks the details that make it so cute! I thought you should know since you partner and suggest that mold. I did find others, but they are smaller pieces and only 8 in one tray which made it more labor intensive! Still they are cute.
Donna says
Gingerbread fudge sounds delicious! I love the adorable gingerbread man shapes. Such a fun and festive treat to make!
Nancy says
I love gingerbread any time of the year. This gingerbread fudge sounds fabulous.
adams says
This is awesome! I love Gingerbread Fudge Recipe, thank you for your detailed instructions, just follow along and everything is so easy, thank you for sharing.
Elena says
Sounds yummy! Thank you for the recipe
Karen Mary says
Looks like you used a different mold than the one you linked to? Adorable fudge, but I’d love to use the mold with the details. Can you tell us where to get it? Thanks for the recipe!
Chrysa says
These particular molds were from a local craft store, but I added some links to more on Amazon that also have the “indented” details.
Cat says
How did you make the face!? They aren’t on the mold?
Susan says
I use a recipe similar to this for dark and milk chocolate fudge, if you don’t have the molds you can also use cookie cutters to create the shapes – the kids love the little extra scraps left over.
Chrysa says
Good tip!!
Rosie says
I love this! We love white chocolate recipes, and I’ve never seen anything like this. It is both cute and sounds delish!
Dandi D says
I’ve never made fudge before, but this looks really yummy and would make great gifts!