Biscoff Cookie Marshmallow and Pecan Fudge – an amazing cross-section between SUPER EASY and OMG DELICIOUS – combining the best of Rocky Road Fudge, Samoa Fudge, and S’mores Fudge … You’ll be saying… What the FUDGE?
Traditional fudge is a creamy yet dense, rich, candy confection made with chocolate butter, sugar, and milk or cream. The mix is cooked together and blended into a soft smooth texture.
There are many early origin stories, but the earliest written evidence of fudge was in a letter written by Emelyn Bettersby Hartidge, a Vassar college student, in 1886. The letter talks about fudge being sold for 40cents per pound- a hefty price in the day! Emelyn got a copy of the recipe and started selling it herself, and by the end of the 1880’s fudge shops started appearing everywhere.
Fudge became immediately popular in tourist towns. These vacation fudge shops are still a popular tradition today. Mackinac Island, in Northern Michigan, is the self-proclaimed “Fudge Capital of America”. This small summer vacation island has more than a dozen fudge shops. Their fudge-loving tourists are affectionately called “fudgies”.
Holidays also became a great reason for fudge. Even in the late 1800s, fudge to made it to Christmas tables, an extravagance for a special time of year – and the tradition stuck.
As with many recipes, candy makers invented different versions, and fudge kept getting easier to make. Earlier innovations included substitutions like corn syrup and sweetened condensed milk. Today, delicious fudge can be made simply and fast- no tempering – no double-boiling. You can achieve Chocolatey decadence in less then 15 minutes.
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This Easy fudge recipe is similar to Smores Fudge – Chocolate Fudge, Marshmallows, but with Biscoff cookies rather than Graham Crackers- and we added Pecans for more crunch
Super Easy Biscoff Fudge Recipe
If your fudge turned out sticky, and didn’t set as it cooled, it may be that your fudge never reached a high enough temperature. Take no short cuts on time in the microwave. You can always use a candy thermometer to check. The fudge should reach a temperature of between 234 and 239 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fudge is best stored in an airtight container at room temperature. It will last 2-3 weeks
No, the refrigerator will pull out the moisture and can leave you with crumbles. Of course, you should refrigerate for cooling and setting the fudge, but do not store fudge in the refrigerator.
Most fudge recipes freeze well. Fudge recipes with a denser texture tend to hold up better than fudge with a lighter texture. Wax paper or parchment between the pieces can help them from sticking together. Use an air tight container or freezer bag.
The origin stories of fudge are murky. Whether it was an error in a batch of caramels in Baltimore, or a recipe that sprung up around Vassar college- we know one thing for sure. Fudge is an American invention. Loved, spread, and adapted throughout the years- it is a beloved nostalgic tradition. Fudge makes the world a happier place.
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4 Responses
Where has this recipe been all my life? STUPID- EASY
Should have made a double-batch- went so fast at the party
Delicious- I left the Biscoff cookies in large chunks- great texture and crunch in the fudge.
Great Fudge in the microwave!
…winner.. This is what I am making for next parties
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I never thought of adding Biscoff cookies (my fave) to fudge – it’s perfect!