Brown Sugar Walnut Fudge
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Brown Sugar Walnut Fudge—a delightful treat that combines rich, caramelized brown sugar with buttery walnuts for the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. This easy-to-make recipe starts with a smooth base of melted butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar, simmered to perfection for a velvety texture. Sifted powdered sugar adds an irresistible creaminess, while a touch of vanilla extract enhances the luxurious flavor. Chopped walnuts are folded in to provide a delightful nutty contrast in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for making ahead, this homemade fudge is an ideal sweet for holiday gifting, party platters, or satisfying your sweet tooth. Simple yet indulgent, this no-fail recipe highlights the classic pairing of brown sugar and walnuts, making it a must-try for fudge lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup Walnuts, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal later. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar is fully dissolved and no graininess remains.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, stirring well after each addition until fully incorporated and smooth.
Fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the fudge mixture.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out into an even layer with a spatula.
Let the fudge cool at room temperature for about 2 hours or until it is completely set. For faster results, refrigerate for 1 hour.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the fudge out of the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 24 squares.
Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.0 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.0 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 762 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 773.1 g | 281% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 756.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 441 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1081 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
