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Maple Walnut Fudge

A recipe for maple walnut fudge that is foolproof! It's sweet, creamy, and full of maple flavor, with crunchy walnuts for texture!
Course Dessert - candy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 48 pieces
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 c. unsalted butter cubed
  • 2 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1 - 5 oz. can evaporated milk
  • 1 tbsp. maple extract
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1-1/2 c. chopped walnuts divided
  • 3/4 c. toffee bits optional

Instructions

  • Line an 8-inch square pan with foil, and spray the foil with butter spray.
  • In a large saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and evaporated milk.
  • Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Set a timer for 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in the maple extract, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar.
  • Quickly transfer to a large mixing bowl, and beat for 2-3 minutes, or until it's smooth and shiny.
  • Fold in 1 c. walnuts and the toffee bits (toffee bits are optional).
  • Immediately spread into the prepared pan, and sprinkle with remaining walnuts, pressing down lightly.
  • Cool completely.
  • Lift the fudge out of the pan using the foil edges, and remove foil.
  • Cut into bars, and enjoy!