Chocolate lovers will love this Bourbon Fudge recipe! With chocolate fudge as a base layer, a bourbon infused praline caramel is in the center with a dark salted chocolate topping. This homemade fudge is made with cocoa powder, confectioner's sugar, caramels, pecans, and dark chocolate with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt.
❤️ Why you'll love Bourbon Fudge
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Easy recipe: there is no need for a candy thermometer to make this easy fudge and it is ready in minutes.
Hint of bourbon: this recipe calls for just 1 tablespoon of bourbon, which is just enough to make a flavorful fudge.
Great for gifting: boozy fudge recipes always makes a great gift during the holiday season!
🥘 Ingredients
Baking cocoa
Bourbon
Pecans: choose a roasted and unsalted pecan for best flavor.
Dark chocolate chips: choose a high quality chocolate, one that will melt smoothly.
Flaky sea salt or grey sea salt
🔪 Instructions
- Line a square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and milk. Stirring constantly bring sugar mixture to a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Pour into prepared pan and set aside.
- In a heatproof bowl, microwave caramels and bourbon on high for 1-¼ minutes or until melted. just melted.
- Stir nuts into caramel mixture and spread caramel over top of the fudge.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, heat dark chocolate chips on high for 30 seconds or until melted; spread over caramel layer. Chill until firm.
🥄 Equipment
2-quart saucepan
8x8 square pan
Parchment paper (or wax paper)
Microwave safe bowl
Spreader
Wooden spoon
Rubber spatula
🥫Storage
Room temperature: can be stored 2-3 days (not the preferred method of storage).
Refrigeration: stored in an airtight container up to two weeks in the refrigerator is the preferred method of storage for this bourbon fudge recipe.
Freezer: store fudge, individually wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in an airtight container, up to 3 months.
📖 Variations
- Use milk chocolate chips in place of dark chocolate.
- Swap out pecans for other nuts like walnuts or almonds for a different texture and flavor profile.
- Experiment with flavored bourbons like vanilla or cinnamon-infused bourbon for an extra layer of complexity.
- Substitute brandy or dark rum for the bourbon.
💭 Tips
- A double boiler can be used to melt the caramels and the chocolate portion of this recipe, instead of using the microwave.
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. This will make it easier to lift the fudge out for cutting.
📚 Related Recipes
Looking for more delectable holiday recipes? Check out these delicious recipes below:
Mint Chocolate Truffles are another easy candy recipe with just 4 ingredients.
Easy Chocolate Fudge with Irish Cream is a no fail fudge recipe that is perfect for holidays from St. Patrick's to Christmas!
🍽 Serve with..
Serve fudge cut into small squares and served on a decorative platter at your next holiday gathering, pair with a glass of bourbon or your favorite hot beverage for a cozy evening treat, or break into pieces and use as a topping for ice cream.
Don't forget to check out my Amazon storefront for some of my favorite products!
When you make this recipe, please comment below and let me know what you think. I'd love it if you tag me on Instagram @grumpyshoneybunch or #grumpyshoneybunch so I can see your photos!
If you love this recipe, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Bourbon Fudge
Equipment
- 2-quart saucepan
- 8x8 square pan
- Parchment Paper , (or wax paper)
- Microwave safe bowl , (or double boiler)
- Wooden spoon
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ⅓ cup baking cocoa
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 3½ cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 30 caramels
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt , optional
Instructions
- Line a square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and milk. Stirring constantly bring sugar mixture to a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Pour into prepared pan and set aside.
- In a heatproof bowl, microwave caramels and bourbon on high for 1-¼ minutes or until melted. just melted.
- Stir nuts into caramel mixture and spread caramel over top of the fudge.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, heat dark chocolate chips on high for 30 seconds or until melted; spread over caramel layer. Chill until firm.
- Remove chilled fudge from the pan and cut into 36 equal pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Carrie @ poet in the pantry says
WOW! This is an over-the-top treat that would be perfect for holiday gifting! Thanks for sharing it!
Mary says
Where in the recipe is "brown" sugar? Also, I don't see salt in the recipe.
Shelby says
Hi Mary, the recipe uses granulated sugar in the boiled part of the recipe. The only salt is the gray sea salt sprinkled on top of the chocolate and that is optional and to taste. I will update the recipe to reflect this so there is no confusion. Thanks!
Janine Daly says
I love these and will be making them for Christmas