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Halloween Fudge is the cutest and sweetest recipe you can make anytime in October. It is a layered fudge recipe that is really easy to make! If you need a cute recipe for any class party or home get together–this recipe will hit!
Delicious Halloween Fudge
This fudge recipe does require two pans or bowls for melting, but trust me, it is for the best! With this fudge having a layer of brown and a layer of orange–the spooky halloween vibes are shining through with this recipe. This fudge is great on its own, but I also love to press a piece of candy corn or some sprinkles into the top to give it the best look.
On face value, fudge seems like it would be hard to make. That can be true sometimes, but this recipe is EASY fudge made with sweetened condensed milk. This one factor makes the fudge have an enjoyable baking and eating experience. Get into the Halloween spirit with Halloween Fudge!
Ingredients Needed
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: This is for the bottom layer
- White Chocolate Chips: Can be easily dyed for the top layer
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: You’ll need a 14 ounce can
- Orange Gel Food Coloring: I definitely recommend Gel Food Coloring because it will work better with this fudge. Regular food coloring has water in it and can break your chocolate.
How to make Halloween Fudge
- Line an 8” square pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Divide the sweetened condensed milk in half – I used a scale for this. A 14-ounce can is actually about 10 ounces by liquid measure (or 360g by weight). You’ll want to divide the milk in half exactly so the fudge will set.
- Melt the chocolate layer first with half the sweetened condensed milk.
- Place the layer in the prepared pan.
- Melt the white chocolate then dye it orange and carefully spread it on top the chocolate layer.
- Immediately press the top with even rows of candy corn (or other sprinkles).
- Let sit until room temperature then chill to harden.
Halloween Fudge Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups (255g) white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can) (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (divided)
- Orange Gel Food Coloring
- 24 pieces candy corn (or more if you want smaller fudge pieces)
Instructions
- Line an 8” square pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Add the semi-sweet chips to a bowl with 5 ounces (liquid measure) sweetened condensed milk (180g by weight). Heat on 50% power for one minute, then stir, heating in additional 30 second increments until melted and smooth (as needed; all microwaves cook differently). Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla. Spread in prepared pan using an offset spatula.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes before starting the second batch.
- Add the white chocolate chips to a bowl with 5 ounces (liquid measure) sweetened condensed milk (180g by weight). Heat on 50% power for one minute, then stir, heating in additional 30 second increments until melted and smooth (as needed; all microwaves cook differently). Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla and a few drops orange food coloring. Spread in prepared pan using an offset spatula.
- Immediately press the top with even rows of candy corn (or other sprinkles).
- Chill to harden, slice, and serve at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
- Sweetened condensed milk (in the US) comes in 14 ounce/360g cans (this is a weight measurement, not liquid). It’s approximately 10 ounces liquid measurement. To split it in half you’ll measure 5 ounces into a liquid measuring cup OR weigh out 180g.
- Gel food coloring is best because it’s not water-based, and it will not break your chocolate. It’s also brighter and more rich in color than grocery store food coloring.
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Expert Tips
- A kitchen scale makes it much easier to equally divide the sweetened condensed milk, but if you don’t have one use 5 ounces for each type of chocolate.
- I made my fudge with brown on the bottom and orange on the top, but you can switch them if you want. Simply just switch which color you make first.
- You can dye the white chocolate layer whatever colors you’d like, just try and find gel food coloring as opposed to regular food coloring.
FAQs
It can last a few weeks in an airtight container! If you want to freeze it you can for up to three months!
Most of the time this issue is caused by temperature. Therefore when you are baking make sure you follow the heat directions closely.
Excellent fudge recipe. Took it to a bake sale and sold out. Great for fall season.
I am confused…in the narrative you mentioned 2 pans but the recipe calls for one 8×8 pan.
Then how do you cut 24 squares?
I am looking forward to making this recipe for friends next week even if my fudge pieces are irregular! Yours are beautiful, thank you for sharing!!
thanks for catching that – I will clarify – it needs 2 pans if you’re melting on the stove top (or 2 bowls if using the microwave). Just one pan for finishing it! I usually slice in 6 rows by 4 rows for 24 pieces.
When I make this, I put orange extract in the orange. Think those orange shaped candy that you break apart at Christmas time. Delish!
Love that idea!!
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