Syrup and Waffles Fudge
Syrup and Waffles Fudge mixes real waffles and maple syrup into a rich, creamy, and sweet no-cook fudge that’s easy to make and hard to stop eating.
We love easy, no-bake desserts, especially when we need something for a party or potluck, and fudge is always high on our list.
From circus animal cookie fudge for kids’ parties to holiday options like Cadbury fudge or candy cane fudge, there’s never a wrong time for this sweet treat!
Speaking of that, we’ve added a new fudge recipe that combines breakfast and dessert into one treat. Our syrup and waffles fudge is loaded with real maple syrup and waffle bits, for a sweet finger food that’s so good and so easy.
Table of contents
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No Cook: You won’t need a pot or a candy thermometer, and no stirring and babysitting is required.
- Limited Ingredients: It only takes a handful of basic ingredients to make this simple fudge.
- Real Waffle Flavor: This fudge features real maple syrup and waffle bits.
- Versatile: This fudge makes a great addition to brunch, potlucks, or family dinners.
- A Great Make-Ahead Dessert: This fudge lasts for up to 2 weeks at room temperature or up to 6 months in the freezer.
Key Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Syrup and Waffles: Real maple syrup and bits of toasted waffles give this fudge real, authentic flavor.
- White Chocolate Almond Bark: White chocolate almond bark has the same rich, sweet flavor as white chocolate, but it’s easier to work with.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Sweetened condensed milk adds extra sweetness and makes the fudge even richer.
- Flour: Flour gives the fudge its body and old-fashioned texture. We microwave the flour for food safety.
Variations
- Chocolate Waffle Fudge: Use chocolate almond bark in place of white chocolate almond bark.
- Syrup: Maple syrup should always be your first choice, but you could use other breakfast syrups in a pinch.
- Waffles: Your favorite toaster waffles will work in this recipe.
How to Make Syrup and Waffles Fudge
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Mix the butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave. Then, mix it with the sweetened condensed milk.
- Stir the chocolate mixture into the butter mixture.
- Add in the heat treated flour and mix until combined.
- Toast the waffles and cut them into small pieces. Then mix the waffles and syrup into the fudge mixture. Spread into the baking dish, and allow to cool.
Expert Tips
- Microwave your flour until very hot, stirring halfway through. This kills any bacteria, making it safe to use without cooking.
- Line your dish with a piece of parchment paper long enough to create “handles” on either side, making it easy to remove the fudge.
- It takes a minimum of 2 hours for this fudge to fully harden in the fridge, but overnight is better!
Syrup and Waffles Fudge FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Syrup and waffles fudge is a simple, no-cook fudge that uses real maple syrup and waffle bits to create fudge that tastes like a sweet breakfast.
The heat from the microwave kills any bacteria in the flour, making it safe to use in no-bake fudge and other recipes that require flour but no cooking.
Maple syrup provides the most authentic flavor. However, any pancake syrup can be used for this fudge.
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📖Recipe
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Syrup and Waffles Fudge
Equipment
- 9-inch square baking pan
- parchment paper
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- microwave safe bowls
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups white chocolate almond bark melting chocolate
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 3 Eggo waffles toasted and cut into small pieces
- ½ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Spray a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Place the flour in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring halfway through, until hot.
- Add the heated flour and salt to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Melt the white chocolate almond bark in the microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Stir the sweetened condensed milk into the melted chocolate until fully blended.
- Add the white chocolate mixture to the mixing bowl and mix on low speed until smooth.
- Toast the waffles until crunchy, then cut into small bite-sized pieces.
- Add the waffle pieces and maple syrup to the mixture. Mix on low just until combined.
- Spread the fudge evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Cut into 1 to 2-inch squares and serve.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
