Slow Cooker Gingerbread Fudge brings the magic of the holidays right into your kitchen. This simple crockpot recipe made with warm gingerbread spices, rich molasses, and melted chocolate is a festive and irresistible treat. Perfect for everything from gifting to parties, you will want to make this slow cooker fudge all season long!
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To make this holiday fudge, you will need these simple ingredients. For quantities and full preparation instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- White chocolate morsels - melting chocolate can be used as well, but I prefer the flavor of actual baking chips. White chocolate is preferred because it is like a blank canvas ready to take on the flavors of the spices.
- Sweetened condensed milk - be sure not to get evaporated milk. The sweetened condensed milk adds a thick, creamy, sweet flavor to your dish. It almost caramelizes as it slow cooks, enhancing the flavor.
- Molasses - The molasses flavor comes across very strong in this recipe. I suggest an original dark molasses, not blackstrap. Blackstrap molasses will make your fudge more bitter.
- Vanilla - pure vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste are my go-to's for this recipe.
- Gingerbread spices: Ground ginger. Cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg (optional to sprinkle on top)
- Toppings and mix-ins - these are optional but fun for texture, flavor, and decor.
Why you'll 💜 your slow cooker for this recipe
- Even, hands-free cooking. Your slow cooker melts everything slowly and evenly, allowing you to multitask without worry. No need for constant stirring or candy thermometers.
- Great for batch cooking - this recipe can be easily doubled or tripled. The only change is that you will need to pour it into more than one pan to cool.
- Incredible flavor - slowly heating the spices gives them more time to meld together, creating the perfect flavor combo.
- Economics - This recipe costs between $0.35 and $0.45 per piece (depending on the size) to make. Bought in a candy store, homemade fudge can run anywhere from $2.00 to $2.75 per piece. This makes this molasses fudge perfect for gift giving or selling at fundraisers!
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Preparing Your Slow Cooker
Prepare your slow cooker by coating it with a non-stick agent. Any nonstick cooking spray or oil will work. Avocado oil and coconut oil are my go-to coatings for this simple fudge recipe.
NOTE: Some slow cooker inserts come with a nonstick surface. Use of a non-stick agent is still suggested. However, oil is sometimes recommended rather than spray to protect the longevity of the non-stick surface. Check your slow cooker's manual if you have any concerns.
Alternatively, you can choose to use a slow cooker liner.
Get Cooking
- Add all ingredients to a VERY well-greased slow cooker
- Stir to combine
- Step 3: Cook for 30 minutes on high and stir. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes and stir again until all ingredients are fully melted and can be combined into a thick goo-like texture. *Optional: if you want mix-ins, such as crushed cookies or candy pieces, stir them in now.
- Grease a pan, line it with parchment paper, and grease the parchment paper
- Pour the hot fudge (carefully) from the hot slow cooker on to your greased parchment paper
- Add desired toppings (if desired) and allow to cool before cutting into squares
🍒Gingerbread Fudge Variations
One great thing about this recipe is how many different ways you can customize it. Toppings and mix-ins easily elevate your homemade fudge to the next level.
Here are some favorite toppings and mix-ins for this easy holiday fudge:
- Crushed candy canes
- Crushed oreos
- Walnuts
- Holiday sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows
- Mini Chocolate chips
- Mini Gingerbread cookies
- Holiday colored M&M's
- Candies ginger pieces
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Storing
Store gingerbread holiday fudge squares in an airtight container lined with parchment or wax paper. It will last about one week on the countertop and 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
Want to make it in advance? This fudge recipe is great in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen fudge overnight in the refrigerator or on the countertop for 30 minutes. (Just don't be impatient like me and try eating it frozen. It is yummy - but really bad for your teeth!!)
😉Hints & hacks
- Want to cool your fudge fast? Place it in either the fridge or the freezer to speed up the cooling process. My fudge is generally ready to after about 75 minutes in the fridge.
- If you are a fudge fan, chocolate fudge and peanut butter fudge are two other must-try dishes!
- Homemade fudge is great for holiday fundraising. Wrap individual pieces in plastic baggies with colorful ribbon, and you have the perfect bake sale item.
- This Crock pot treat makes a great gift! Fold it into squares of parchment paper and place it in festive holiday tins.
- Fudge is also great for cookie swaps! Stack pieces of fudge in cellophane bags and tie with ribbon.
- For the easiest cleanup, use a slow cooker liner.
- This simple slow cooker recipe works really well in a casserole crockpot
- Don't forget to make sure your slow cooker is plugged in and turned on 😉
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Slow Cooker Gingerbread Fudge Recipe
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Equipment
- 3 qt slow cooker or larger
- 9" x 9" baking pan
- parchment paper
- non-stick cooking spray or oil (see note 2 below)
Ingredients
- 24 oz White chocolate chips 3 cups
- 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 scant tbsp Molasses (see note 3 below)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Ground cloves
- nutmeg, sprinkles, nuts, candy toppings optional
Instructions
- Use non stick cooking spray to coat the inside of your slow cooker as well of as the inside of your 9 x 9" baking pan. Line pan with parchment paper and spray that too.
- Add 24 oz White chocolate chips, 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk , 1 scant tablespoon Molasses, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon Ground ginger, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon Ground cloves to a well-greased slow cooker. Stir to combine
- Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes
- Remove lid and stir to incorporate the melted chips.
- Cover and cook for another 15 minutes. Removed lid and stir again to fully combine all ingredients. If your chips are not fully melted, you may require another 15 minute melting round. My chips are generally fully melted after this round.
- Continue to stir until your ingredients reach a thick, taffy-like consistency. You want to continue stirring until all ingredients are smooth and fully incorporated.
- Optional step: If you want to add any mix-ins to your fudge, such as crushed cookie pieces or candy, stir them in now (note that if you add in chocolate chips or other meltables, they will melt in!)
- Carefully lift the insert of your slow cooker (it will be very hot) and pour ingredients into the lined baking pan. Press any nutmeg, sprinkles, nuts, candy toppings onto the top of your fudge
- Allow fudge to cool fully before slicing. This can take a few hours on a countertop or 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Be sure to grease your slow cooker really well. This step will make clean-up much easier.
- Avocado oil or spray and coconut oil or spray are the best options here. They will not interfere with the flavor of your fudge
- I find the molasses in the recipe to be very strong. If you are a molasses fan, you may prefer a heaping tablespoon.
Nutrition
All nutrition information shown here is automatically generated and should be considered an estimate. If you follow a specific diet, please calculate your own values to ensure accuracy.
Can I make this with milk chocolate instead of white?
Milk chocolate will totally change the flavor profile of this fudge recipe. It will be richer and delicious, like a chocolate gingerbread cookie.
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MaryJane says
Recipe is missing directions for the nutmeg. How much should be used? Thank you!
Susan says
The nutmeg is an optional spice meant for sprinkling lightly on top. I have updated the post a few places to make it clearer.Thank you for pointing out that this was hard to find!