• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Food Blogging Resources
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Pip and Ebby

Recipe Index
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Dessert » Tootsie Roll Fudge

    Tootsie Roll Fudge

    Published: Dec 19, 2011 · Modified: Dec 19, 2020 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Jump to Recipe

    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)
    5 from 1 vote
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 25 servings
    Calories: 159kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    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
    Did you make this recipe?If you loved this recipe, please rate the recipe and leave a comment below!

    « Apricot Cheesecake Cookies
    How To Make White Truffle Hot Chocolate Recipe »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. sylvia :)

      September 21, 2023 at 11:21 pm

      any sub for the peanut butter? i would like to make it for work but no peanut butter allowed :/

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 25, 2023 at 6:24 pm

        I haven’t tried preparing it with anything else so I can’t speak to it. But if you are looking for a substitution for allergies, cookie butter is similar texture. I don’t know how it’ll taste. Let us know if you try a swap and how you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Jen

      November 20, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      Thanks for this recipe! My kids helped me unwrap all of their leftover Halloween tootsie rolls, and we measured out 12 oz on the food scale. This recipe worked out perfect, and everyone loves it.

      Reply
    3. Angie

      November 06, 2013 at 1:01 am

      I can't wait to try this with the leftover Tootsie Rolls from Halloween! I have a co-worker who is gluten-free, and I "think" this is a recipe that she can have. Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
    4. Marian Mosby

      June 25, 2013 at 2:35 am

      I soo need to go get some tootsie rolls!!!!!!?

      Reply
    5. Megan Porta

      November 08, 2012 at 2:04 am

      Hi Victoria! I'm sorry to hear the fudge didn't work out for you. Unless I am standing in your kitchen with you while you make it, there is no way to know what went wrong! Sorry! Try again and let me know how it goes..
      Megan

      Reply
    6. Victoria

      November 07, 2012 at 5:21 pm

      I made this yummy fudge, but it turned out very hard to eat. I read the recipe again thinking I skipped smth, but it seems I followed everything here. What is wrong then?

      Reply
    « Older Comments
    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    I'm Megan and I am so happy you are here! Whether you are looking for a healthy salad, easy dinner or indulgent dessert, I've got you covered! Let's dig deeper →

    Dominate Your Instant Pot!

    Food Blogging Resources

    Yummy Desserts

    Simple Icing Glaze

    Brownies With Mint Frosting Recipe

    Valentine Snack Mix Recipe

    Banana Blondies Recipe

    Instant Pot Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe

    3 Ingredient Oreo Balls – No Bake Recipe

    Comforting Soups

    Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    Easy 5 Ingredient Chili Recipe

    Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup With Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

    Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe (aka Pantry Soup)

    Ham Bone Vegetable Soup (Slow Cooker) Recipe

    Garlic Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

    Footer

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Snapchat
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    As Featured In

    • Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2025 Pip and Ebby on the Foodie Pro Theme

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.