This Pumpkin Fudge with white chocolate chips and pretzels is a no-bake easy homemade fudge recipe. The chocolate and pretzels give it a delicious sweet and salty taste! You can make these as good afterschool healthy snacks.
Who else loves fudge? I loooooove it. Peanut butter fudge? Yes! Chocolate fudge? Yes! Pumpkin Fudge, mmm.
I made this easy homemade fudge recently and it lasted a full day. A full day! I’m surprised it even lasted more than 3 hours with me in the room.
Easy Homemade Fudge
Salty and sweet are a favorite combination of mine when it comes to sweets! And that’s what you will get in this easy homemade fudge recipe.
This pumpkin fudge is made with white chocolate, pumpkin puree, and some pumpkin pie spice. It’s more on the soft side so it is definitely creamy. To give it some crunch, we throw pretzels on top. That makes this easy homemade fudge great munching for your kids. And it’s healthy too.
Pumpkin Fudge with White Chocolate and Pretzels
For this pumpkin fudge, start with melting the white chocolate chips. Microwave them for 30 seconds. Take out after 15 seconds, stir and put them back for another 15 seconds. If you don’t have a microwave, you can melt the chocolate chips on your stovetop using the double boiler method.
Add in the rest of the ingredients (except the pretzels!) and transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
Break your pretzels into smaller pieces and press them gently on the mixture while it cools. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until its set.
The pumpkin fudge comes out of the pan it’s in one piece. You then cut it up into your desired sizes.
You should store the pumpkin fudge in your refrigerator or freezer depending on how hard you like it.
Healthy Snacks for Kids
You can use this pumpkin fudge as healthy snacks for kids.
Fudge was a childhood favorite and I’m glad to say it has stayed that way. Even if I’m 100 years old and I hear the word fudge, I will still grunt with happiness.
The pumpkin is a clever way to sneak in vegetables in this recipe. Plus, with this pumpkin fudge, I didn’t use any direct sugar. The white chocolate and the pumpkin puree lends sweetness to this recipe. To balance the sweet flavor, I added those crunchy pretzels.
Enjoy! This easy homemade fudge won’t last long! I know mine didn’t.
If you’re looking for savory healthy snacks for kids, make these Homemade Kale Crackers and my Sweet Potato Cookies!
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Homemade Pumpkin Fudge
PrintIngredients
- 12 oz bag White Chocolate Chips
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Pretzels broken
Instructions
- In a microwave melt your chocolate chips and butter for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, stir and continue microwaving every 15 seconds until it's fully melted.
- Stir in pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla until all combined.
- Line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper thats been sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Pour mixture into baking dish.
- Add broken up pretzels on top and softly press down.
- Refrigerate for a few hours (2-4 hours) until it's set. Cut up into pieces.
- Store in refrigerator or freezer depending on how hard you want it.
Laura @ The Rookie Cook says
Haha, that’s hilarious about the packaging!! I have actually never noticed anything on the potato bags (you can bet that I’m looking next time though).
I also loooove fudge and yours looks delicious!
Pamela says
Thanks Laura! Hope you find a cute bag of potatoes!
jackie @ Marin mama cooks says
Hey girl ! Love the cute little bear on the white chocolate chips! This is the perfect bark for Halloween or even Thanksgiving! I love any sort of chocolate paired with pretzels, that’s one of my favorite treats! Salty and sweet are a great combination. xoxo, Jackie
Pamela says
I love that combo too Jackie!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
Oh my gosh! I have to try homemade pumpkin fudge at home. I had it once (store bought) and now I have no excuse to NOT make it myself. Love the pretzels!
Pamela says
Enjoy Sally, it’s addictive! ๐
Beth @ bethcakes says
Oh gosh, this fudge looks so incredible! I love all those pretzels! I’ve got some leftover pumpkin in the fridge and I didn’t know what to do with it. But I’ve got some pretty good ideas now. ๐
Pamela says
Enjoy Beth!
Tahnycooks says
Yes!! White chocolate is my favorite! This fudge looks so creamy good. I would love a square of it right now! I’m going to have to pay more attention the the sack of potatoes I buy next time!
Pamela says
Enjoy the fudge and the cute potato bags!
Pamela says
Glad I’m not the only one Holly! ๐
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
Oooo – I’d love some of this right now!! It looks phenomenal ๐
Pamela says
Thanks Jennifer!
Shundara@SavyNaturalista says
Were twins!!!! I am such a sucker for a cute package! I love you added pretzels clearly I should have done that to the fudge I made but it would have been gone in that hour ๐
Pamela says
High five for fudge!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Aaargh, the last bag of potatoes I bought didn’t have smiling ones in the package, I want one of those bags please! And this fugde, oh gosh, I need this right now too. 1 full day, you say? It wouldn’t have lasted a full minutes if I had been around, duh ๐
Pamela says
We gotta get you some new potatoes Consuelo! I’ll be calling your supermarket in the morning!
yummychunklet says
Love anything white chocolate!
Pamela says
Agreed!
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says
OH MY GOSH, I have no self control with fudge. Like, zilch:) I don’t think I could handle white chocolate and pretzels! Talk about delish!
Pamela says
I know, isn’t fudge just pure dangerous Mary Frances?
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
ahaha I love little cute packages too… and that little bear with a chef hat?! I would have a difficult time NOT buying that. Anyway, I love fudge and this sounds like something I could get addicted to. ๐
Pamela says
I know, isn’t the bear just adorable?!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
Oh. Em. Gee. YUM! I want.
Pamela says
*Throws Fudge Piece at You*
Pam says
This could be dangerous for me… It looks amazing!
Pamela says
It’s very dangerous! ๐
Prudy @butter, basil, and breadcrumbs says
Oh lovely. This will be a great addition to my Christmas cookie list!! Oh, who am I kidding? It will be a great addition to my all year round list!! LOVE this… <3
Pamela says
Such a great idea to add in to the Christmas list!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Oh gosh…the sweet and salty combo….love it!!!
Pamela says
Thanks Ashley!
Sophie says
Pumpkin in a fudge + white chocolate chips? yes? please? country me in. Yummmmmmmmmm. X
Pamela says
Enjoy Sophie!
Koko says
Mmmm! Even though I am no longer the sugar fiend that I once was, every year my mom and I go to a huge Christmas market and I ALWAYS buy fudge!!! It’s such a treat. Pretzels are like my favourite food, too….this is perfect!!!
Pamela says
That must be a delicious holiday treat!
Kristina says
Salty pretzels make everything better ๐ This fudge would last 15 min in my house….I actually make an effort NOT to make fudge because I have zero willpower, one of my favorites, looks so so yummy
Pamela says
I totally agree with the pretzels! And I have no willpower when it comes to fudge, just feed me.
Stephanie @ PlainChicken says
YUM! Sweet & salty – can’t beat it.
Pamela says
Thanks Stephanie!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I really need some of this fudge! It looks amazing and what a great way to use up some leftover pumpkin!
Pamela says
Thanks Christin!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Never attempted to make fudge before.. I guess because we are scared we will eat the entire thing!! lol Looks delicious!! Like that you added the pretzels.. It will give it a nice crunch!
Pamela says
It is very dangerous I admit! ๐
Kelly says
Oh my, this wouldn’t last long in our house – we are huge fudge lovers! Pumpkin fudge sounds fantastic especially combined with the salted pretzels – yum! I love how quick and easy this fudge is too ๐ Pinning, thanks for sharing Pamela!
Pamela says
Isn’t fudge just the best Kelly? Enjoy!
Johlene says
What a recipe.. Iยดm in love with this combination!!! Definitely going to try it ๐ Xx
Pamela says
Thanks, hope you enjoy!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
This would last approximately 2.5 seconds in my house!
Pamela says
I know what you mean Davida!
Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says
Woah, woah — people store their fudge in the fridge or freezer? I usually store it in my stomach ๐ This looks super tasty and I always fall for the cute packaging, too. They know us so well!
Pamela says
I am totally ok with that storage too! ๐
Jamie@Milk 'n' Cookies says
That white chocolate chip package is adorable! And this fudge looks delicious – -I love the contrast of sweet, soft fudge with crispy, crunchy, salty pretzels.
Pamela says
Thanks Jamie!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
This looks great! Love fudge… My grandma use to make it at Xmas… and I love to go fudge tasting at the local tourist shops here. Its just bad when they start to recognize you. I bet this tastes great ๐
Pamela says
Hahaha, that sounds like a fun time… a fudge taste trip!
MoonLight @ AWorldInMyOven says
Haha, do you also save all the packages? I have a few files full with foreign/cute/odd/horribly ugly packaging.. Sometimes I buy cute packages even though I know the food in it is horrible!
On a side note: a fudge recipe without condensed milk and complicated steps! I’m all in! It’s a pity I just ran out of pumpkins ๐
Pamela says
I try not to save all the packages or I would have a entire house full of just packaging! ๐ But some of it I just can’t let go of! Glad I’m not the only one. ๐
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
I love the idea of pumpkin in fudge. And adding that salty pretzel pieces on top is a nice touch. Great recipe Pamela!
Pamela says
Thanks Anne!