Coca-Cola® Fudge Recipe with Walnuts (2024)

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This rich and chocolatey Coca-Cola® Fudge with Walnuts is made using real Coca-Cola®, so you just know it is incredible!

For more tasty fudge recipes, try our sugar cookie fudge and 3-ingredient chocolate peanut butter fudge.

This post has been sponsored by SheSpeaks, Inc. and The Coca-ColaCompany. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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I love this time of year!The holiday season means spending time with family and, of course, lots and lots of great holiday eats.

Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve we have a lot of occasions to celebrate coming up, so I will be making lots of yummy holiday treats to share with family.

Homemade fudge has always been one of my favorites, but this year I wanted to try a homemade fudge recipe with a new and exciting twist.

My husband and I love Coca-Cola® and Diet co*ke®.In fact, I am sipping on aDiet co*ke® as I write this post.So, I thought, what would be better than a fudge made with my favorite soda —Coca-Cola®!?

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And I couldn’t be happier with how the fudge came out. This tastyCoca-Cola® fudge is basically like a sweet little slice of heaven, like the double fudge Coca-Cola cake from Cracker Barrel. I can’t wait to share it with my family and friends this holiday season.

I have found that Coca-Cola® Mini Cans, available at Sam’s Club, are the perfect size for making Coca-Cola® Fudge.

Coca-Cola® Mini Cans and Sprite® Mini Cans are also absolutely adorable, and the perfect size for when I am craving a soda.

On my last trip to Sam’s Club I picked up Coca-Cola® Mini Cans along with a variety of other great beverages to serve my guests this holiday season.

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To give my guests the greatest variety of beverages, I like to stock up on Coca-Cola®, Sprite®, Gold Peak® Sweet Tea, Dasani®, and Diet co*ke® at Sam’s Club. By shopping at Sam’s Club I get a great value on beverages for holiday entertaining.

Plus, Sam’s Club offers Club Pickup which is perfect for busy mamas like me. After ordering online, Sam’s Club has everything ready for me to pick up as soon as I arrive. I will definitely be taking advantage of this time-saving service throughout the holiday season.

Ingredients

This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

If you love sweet treats, you are going to love thisCoca-Cola® Fudge.

Begin by gathering your ingredients.

For this fudge recipe you will need:

  • Coca-Cola
  • marshmallow creme
  • granulated sugar
  • evaporated milk – make sure that you do not grab a can of sweetened condensed milk by mistake. They are not the same thing and only evaporated milk will work for this recipe
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • butter – salted or unsalted butter work for this recipe
  • walnuts – Not a fan of nuts? Feel free to leave them out.

How to MakeCoca-Cola® Fudge

This section shows you how to make the recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. For the full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

Grab an 8 x 8 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper and a light coating of non-stick spray.

Next, melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the sugar, evaporated milk, and Coca-Cola®. Stir continuously until it comes to a full boil. This will take some time, so you might want to do yourself a favor and have an extra Coca-Cola® or Diet co*ke® handy so that you can enjoy a co*ke while you stir.

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Once the mixture comes to a full boil you will need to cook it while it boils for 5 minutes. So, set a timer for 5 minutes and continue stirring constantly. (Are you enjoying that arm workout yet?!)

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After 5 minutes, remove the pot from heat and add chocolate chips and marshmallow creme, stirring until the chocolate has melted and the texture is uniform and smooth. Stir in the walnuts.

Pour the mixture into an 8 x 8 inch pan and sprinkle with remaining walnuts.

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Place fudge in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until set. Once chilled, pull the ends of the parchment paper to lift the fudge out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Slice into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!

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Recipe Tips

  • Get all of your ingredients measured out and ready to go before you start making your fudge. Because once you begin you will be glued to the stovetop and stirring constantly.
  • Acandy thermometeris the best way to know when your fudge is ready. If you have one, use it to make sure the fudge reaches between 234 and 240°F before removing it from the burner. If you don’t have one, use the 5-minute boil method listed in the recipe.
  • If you want to make a double batch and use an entire jar of marshmallow cream and an entire Coca-Cola mini can (or 1 cup of soda), you can do so using two 8-inch pans. However, I would recommend that you cook the two batches separately.

More tasty homemade fudge recipes to try

  • Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
  • Andes Mint Fudge
  • Christmas Coal Fudge

Recipe

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Recipe

Coca-Cola Fudge with Walnuts

Author: Jaclyn

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Chill Time 2 hours hrs

Total: 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Rich and chocolatey Coca-Cola Fudge with Walnuts is made using real Coca-Cola, giving it a great kick of Coca-Cola taste.

Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup Coca-Cola or ½ Coca-Cola Mini Can
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ 7 ounce jar marshmallow cream
  • ½ cup and 2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts divided

Instructions

  • Prepare an 8 x 8 inch pan with parchment paper and a thin layer of non-stick spray. Set aside.

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan.

  • Once the butter has melted, add sugar, evaporated milk, and Coca-Cola. Bring mixture to a full boil, stirring constantly.

  • When it has reached a full boil, cook for 5 minutes while it boils, stirring constantly*. The mixture should thicken slightly. If it does not, stir and boil for another 1-2 minutes.

  • Remove pot from heat and add chocolate chips and marshmallow cream. Mix well until the texture is smooth.

  • Stir in ½ cup walnuts.

  • Pour fudge mixture into pan and sprinkle with remaining walnuts.

  • Refrigerate fudge for 2 hours, or until firm.

  • Slice into bite-sized pieces and enjoy.

Notes

*Acandy thermometeris the absolute best way to know when your fudge is ready. If you have one, use it to make sure the fudge reaches between 234 and 240°F before removing it from the burner. If you don’t have a candy thermometer, use the 5-minute boil method above.

Store your co*ke fudge in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

If you want to make twice as much fudge and use the entire jar of marshmallow cream and an entire Coca-Cola mini can (or 1 cup of soda), you can use two 8-inch pans and cook the two batches separately to ensure that your fudge sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 120kcal

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Note: Original recipe updated on December 21, 2021 to be halved and made in an 8-inch square pan

Some readers were having trouble getting their fudge to set using the original recipe (in a 9×13 inch pan) so we retested the recipe and did some troubleshooting. We found that it was easier to get the fudge to set up properly when the recipe was halved, likely because the amount of time needed to boil and stir the liquid works better when there is less liquid and it can get hotter in those 5 minutes.

However, if you want to make twice as much fudge and use the entire jar of marshmallow cream and an entire Coca-Cola mini can (or 1 cup of soda), you can use two 8-inch pans and cook the two batches separately to ensure that your fudge sets.

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FAQs

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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How do I know if my fudge is ready? ›

The fudge is ready when a candy thermometer reads between 112°C to 114°C (234°F to 237°F) or the mixture forms a soft ball in cold water. Let the mixture cool before beating.

What is the key to successful non grainy fudge? ›

The key to successful, nongrainy fudge is in the cooling, not the cooking. The recipe calls for heating the ingredients to the soft-ball stage, or 234° F, then allowing it to cool undisturbed to approximately 110° F.

Why is my fudge not setting up? ›

Fudge Didn't Set

If your fudge turned out super sticky, or it didn't set as it cooled, it probably never got hot enough. This mistake is super easy to avoid if you use a candy thermometer and cook the fudge to the temperature specified in the recipe (usually between 234 and 239°F).

What makes high quality fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

How do you keep fudge creamy? ›

So, the key to smooth yet firm fudge, pralines, and fondant is to first bring the mixture to a high enough concentration and then let it cool off somewhat before starting to stir. And once you do start to stir, stir fanatically and without stopping for the finest, creamiest texture.

Should I stir fudge while boiling? ›

Stir the ingredients to dissolve the sugar until the mixture comes to a boil. If your recipe uses milk, stirring will keep the mixture from curdling. But once it reaches about 236–238 degrees F/113–114 degrees C (the "soft-ball" stage), do not stir it or even shake the pan.

Can you fix fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 3) Sieve together some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and gradually work this into your unset fudge until it reaches the consistency of dough, then roll out and cut into squares, or shape into balls and then roll in powdered sugar (roll the balls in icing sugar, not yourself).

What happens if you boil fudge too long? ›

Candy that isn't cooked long enough will end up too soft; overcooking makes fudge crumbly or hard. High-quality fudge has many small crystals. If the process of crystallization begins too early, fewer crystals form and they become much larger.

What happens if you don't beat fudge long enough? ›

However, if you don't beat it at all, the crystals won't form properly, so your fudge won't set. If you forget to beat the fudge, try heating it back up over low heat, then beat it once it's slightly softened. If you beat the fudge too soon, the crystals will be too large, and the fudge will be grainy.

Why did my fudge turn out like caramel? ›

Fudge can turn into caramel due to overcooking or undercooking, incorrect temperatures, or wrong ingredients.

Why won't my 2 ingredient fudge set? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

What should fudge look like after beating? ›

The fudge is then beaten as this makes the fudge slightly crumbly rather than chewy. Beating the mixture encourages the formation of small sugar crystals, which leads to the crumbly texture. The crystals may not be noticeable in themselves but the fudge mixture will thicken and turn from shiny to matte in appearance.

How do you fix gritty fudge? ›

Pour the fudge back into your pan, and add about a cup of water to it, along with a tablespoon or two of evaporated milk, whipping cream, or whatever cream you're using. Some people skip the water and just add cream to the mixture to reheat.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

What thickens fudge? ›

If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream. Stir the fudge as it heats, but only until the sugar in the chocolate is completely melted again.

How do you make fudge firmer? ›

Technically, “fudge” is simply cooked sugar. Cook your sugar a few degrees higher and your product will likely be a bit firmer.

What is traditional fudge made of? ›

At its simplest, fudge is a dense, soft candy, often made with sugar and dairy products like butter and milk. Nowadays, fudge is usually flavored with chocolate, but you can utilize pretty much any flavor, such as peanut butter, pumpkin, even birthday cake.

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