Tootsie Roll Fudge

Tootsie Roll fudge? Why didn’t I think to make these sooner? These are insanely easy to make and of course a sugar lover’s dream!

I mentioned in one of my recent posts that I have many favorite types of candy. Candy, candy, candy, oh how I love my candy. If you peek inside my mouth you will go, “Ahh, yes, you do, indeed!” I had a dentist growing up who (I believed) took pleasure in my constant need for fillings. I’m sure my memory of him is distorted, but I remember him grinning as he poked giant needles into my mouth. My dad and I still share grim stories about him, so maybe I’m not far off.

Anyhow, back to my favorite candies! I have a lot of them. Among them is one of the most classic candies, the good ol’ Tootsie Roll. Can I tell one more quick story? A post with two stories?! Tootsie Rolls will forever remind me of high school and my friend BJ. She shared my love for candy, and often I would see her chewing discreetly on something during our morning study hall. When I would ask her what she was eating, she would almost always tell me, “Tootsie Rolls!” I’m not sure why I remember that. Perhaps my love for TRs is that strong? Or did I love the idea of early morning candy-eating?

I spotted this recipe in a holiday edition of Taste of Home magazine and marked the page. Tootsie Roll fudge? Why didn’t I think of this? These are insanely easy to make, and so Christmassy and divine. Every time my husband takes a bite, he shoots me a dirty look, implying that I need to stop making irresistable treats. Can you believe him?

You will need Tootsie Rolls, obviously, for this fudge recipe. A 12-ounce bag, to be exact.

Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Grease the foil generously with cooking spray and set aside.

In a heavy saucepan, melt together over low heat:

12-oz. package Tootsie Rolls, unwrapped

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons butter

Stir constantly. This will take a few minutes. Once the mixture is smooth, gradually stir in:

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Stir until smooth. The mixture will be thick!

Quickly spread into prepared pan.

Did I mention you will need M&Ms, as well? Wooo, more candy!

Using a sharp knife, score the surface into 1-inch squares. Press green and red M&Ms onto the center of each square.

Allow the fudge to cool completely. Lift the foil from the pan and set on a flat surface. Cut the fudge into squares. Then go call your dentist. Or better yet, proactively brush your teeth.

I’m a sugar junkie! Someone please help!

Tootsie Roll Fudge

Tootsie Rolls on your hands? Transform them into delicious fudge! (source: tasteofhome.com)

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candy, chocolate, fudge, holidays, tootsie roll

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 25 servings

Calories: 159kcal

Ingredients

• 12 ounce Tootsie Roll Midgees
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp. butter (plus some for greasing pan)
• 3 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 2 tbsp. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Red and green M & M's candies

Instructions

• Line an 8×8-inch pan with aluminum foil. Grease the foil generously with butter and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt the Tootsie Rolls, peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in the confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla. Mixture will be thick.
• Spread into prepared pan. Using a sharp knife, score the surface into 1-inch squares. Press M&Ms candies into the center of each square. Let fudge completely cool. Lift foil from pan and set on a flat surface. Cut fudge into squares. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Cool 1 hour until fudge is at room temperature

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg