This Easter Fudge is loaded with malted milk balls and so fun for Easter! This 5 minute fudge comes together easily with no cooking required. A delicious Easter (or anytime) treat!
I have always been in awe of people who make awesome fudge….or toffee, or caramel, or really any type of sweet confections involving a candy thermometer…..because, for me, those things have never turned out well. Case in point: cookie making day this past December at my friend Meaghan’s house. The recipe? English toffee. The process? Grueling. The result? Rock hard sugar and a ruined pan……or so I hear…! By the time we got to the point of cutting and dividing, I had already left. Meaning my friends were left to deal with the mess. And to decide the most important question of all: whether or not to tell me about it!
They decided not to. I have awesome friends like that….friends that try to protect me from my own inadequacies and make me think I’m more competent than I really am! Until one of them slipped…and spilled the beans about the toffee debacle and the unsalvageable Pyrex…and the pact never to tell.
Easter Fudge – A no-bake treat
Which is why I knew that, if I wanted to make awesome Easter fudge, there could be no candy thermometer involved. Period. So I ran across this little beauty of an awesome fudge recipe, given to me by Jorden’s aunt. The original recipe called for cocoa powder and walnuts….which I substituted with malt powder and malted milk balls. A few other minor changes, and I have myself one awesome pan of fudge…..awesome enough that it just might redeem me from the toffee incident of 2012…..(maybe?)
Malted Milk Fudge
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup malted milk powder
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese
- 2 sticks butter
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups dry milk
- 1 10 oz package malted milk balls, crushed (reserve some for topping)
Instructions
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Bring cream cheese and butter to room temperature.
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Combine all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Mix at medium speed until combined.
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Press in buttered 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle reserved malted milk balls on top.
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Refrigerate until set; cut into small squares to serve.
Looking for more delicious Easter treats? Check out my Macaroon Nests!
My friend Gina at Kleinworth & Co has an amazing Marshmallow Easter Bar you have to try!
Betty Daniels says
This definitely looks like Easter.
Sorry about your pan. How frustrating!
Cathy Trochelman says
Oh, no worries….not my pan! Lol!
Meaghan Voigt says
Ha! MY pan…Thank god I’m the queen of pyrex pans…will never miss it! Next year – you use Lisa’s pans;)
Meaghan Voigt says
Ha! MY pan…Thank god I’m the queen of pyrex pans…will never miss it! Next year – you use Lisa’s pans;)
Jodi Stuber says
Stuff happens.. I have bern known to be a disaster in the kitchen at times.. esp when baking lol
Fudge looks awesome
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
My husband loves malt flavor, so I’m sure he’d appreciate this fudge. No bake is a plus for me since I’m not a baker! I can’t wait to check out the Easter nests too…anything with coconut is a hit in my book!
Vanessa says
That looks good! Sorry to hear about your pan. I’ve been there…
DC in STYLE says
Ohhh wow, this fudge looks amazing, my grandma always made it for us-love it!!!!!! By the way, I’m hosting a Link-Up party and would be thrilled if you decided to participate!!!
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Alexis AKA MOM says
Oh man that looks devine! Making this girl on a no sugar diet … drool … LOL 🙂
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Renea Hand says
This looks so scrumptious!
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Shandy says
This looks delicious! Also, looks like Renea and I are on the same page… I also nominated you for the Liebster Award! LOL You can find the details here: http://aprons-n-pearls.blogspot.com/2013/03/liebster-award.html
Have a great day!
Melissa Whitcher says
This looks amazing! Your photographs are beautiful too. Tonight is my first night hosting a linky party at redflycreations(dot)com! The linky party goes live at 10 EST/ 9 Central. I would love to have you link up this post. Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful creative ideas!
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Fancy That Notion says
Oh man! My mouth is totally watering right now…..I can’t control it! I pinned this and liked your blog on Facebook:) I found you via the Flamingo Toes link party. I linked up a Snow White inspired outfit:)
denise...on a whim says
This looked amazingly good when I saw your link at Flamingo Toes. And now that I’ve checked it out, it looks simple too. Might just have to try it! 🙂 I just pinned it for later reference. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Erin says
What an interesting recipe. I’ve never seen fudge made like this and now I’m totally intrigued. I love fudge! And with malt? Oh man, I love malt!!! Thanks
Sarah Yoder says
Oh My! Now sure if this is a blessing or a cures that I found this post…but this fudge looks amazing! I will be pinning this! I’m visiting from the Think Pink Link Party. Come by and say hi at my blog sometime! http://www.linleyhouse.com
Jamie says
this looks amazing!!!
Rhondda Mol says
Those look delicious!
[email protected] says
OH! this is a MUST make!!!
Marilyn Clark says
mmmmmm this looks delish!
Michelle says
I love me some fudge and can’t wait to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!
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Winnie says
Well these look absolutely DIVINE !!
Ashley says
Yum! This looks so delish! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
YUM! I could eat like 12 of those. 🙂 haha
Unknown says
Well, this looks simple. My sister-in-law used to make fudge and took forever so I never made it. Thank you for the recipe.
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Crystelle Boutique says
Oh my! I am soooo pinning this….
And making it for Eater too!
You are such a sweetheart for sharing such a fabulous recipe!
Thanks!
hugs x
Crystelle
CrystelleBoutique
Jeni says
I love those malted eggs! This sounds delicious! Did you know that you can lick a malted egg, and then rub it on your lips for lipstick? I used to do that when I was little!
Kim @ KimsKandyKreations says
Sounds so good! I pinned this and may have to give it a go this weekend. I am not as good at candy making as I should be since I’m in the “biz”, but I won’t tell about your “toffee incident” if you won’t!
Jo and Sue says
Being able to make fudge using the candy thermometer and boiling, etc…. is something I have never been able to do. *bah*
This looks so pretty…and definitely something I could have a go at. Thank you for sharing! (Found you over at The Velvet Moon Baker link party)
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suzy homemaker says
I love the flavor of malt. I might need to buy some of that powder.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Okay, that’s pure gorgeousness there. And OMG SO GOOD. Easy fudge is where it’s at girl!
Lisa says
This looks amazing! Coming over to visit from Tasty Thursday. Please feel free to stop by and link it up with my “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” I’d love to have you join us. 🙂 http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2013/03/try-new-recipe-tuesday-march-19.html
Spatulas On Parade - Dawn says
Interesting. I think I’ll give it a go.
Thanks for sharing with us at “In and Out of the Kitchen Link Up Party’
Pinned
Kristen says
Looks so yummy. I love fudge. Pinned it.
Linda Bouffard says
Have to admit it looks great. Thanks for the recipe. Linda
DomesticSuperhero.com says
You have the best recipes! Thanks for sharing this on Domestic Superhero’s link party this week!
dusty katt says
This looks nice and simple, which is right up my alley. Thanks.
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Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com says
YUM!! Thanks for sharing, Cathy!! Pinned 😉 I’m co-hosting the Sweet & Savoury Sunday Link Party this weekend and would LOVE to have you stop by tomorrow and share this sweet treat just in time for Easter! You’re welcome to bring a couple other faves to the party as well if you’d like! Hope to see you there, friend! Have a wonderful day!! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So ridiculously brilliant! Pinned and sharing on Facebook later today 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
Yum! Love these! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
Theresa says
Those looks sinful! Thanks for sharing & linking up @ DearCreatives.com Hope you have a nice Easter! & see you soon!!
Joan Hayes says
I’m not afraid of a candy thermometer but I’m all for recipes that don’t need them! I love the little speckles of color popping throughout this fudge. I’m featuring this at this week’s Thursday’s Treasures, can’t wait to see what you share next!
Shauna Smart says
Thanks for linking up this post to The Best Blog Recipes @The Weekend re-Treat!
You’ve been featured on today’s 25 Easter Dessert Idea’s post!
Hope to see you link up again at the party this weekend!
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Cookie says
Haha, I thought for sure I was reading my own story. Candy thermometers and I do not get along; I have too many failed fudge, toffee, and candy stories to argue otherwise. The fudge looks great, I bet there are a lot of possibilities with that recipe 🙂
Mama G says
The fudge looks delicious, I’m afraid my sugar thermometer is probably the least used pieces of equipment I’ve ever bought for the kitchen too 😉
freshchick says
Hi, I’ve just had a go at making these and they are setting in the fridge as I type, I did struggle a bit at first with the measurements, but that’s because I’m from England and we measure differently.. but i think they are looking a little like yours 🙂 Thanks for sharing this recipe, I’ve never heard of them before. 🙂
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LI Roe says
Malted milk balls are one of my favorite candies (along with candy corn, hmmmm, wonder how that would be in a fudge? LOL) so this is one to save.]
Thanks for sharing.
sugarswings says
definitely making this! I make fudge every year for the kids’ teachers in a bunch of flavors and this one is making the list! thanks!!
Jaclyn says
What kind of dry milk do you use?
Patty Feerst says
Hi, I look forward to trying this recipe, but I do love my chocolate! And the “no-bake” is right up my alley. I’m wondering if you substituted equal amounts of the malt powder and candy for the original ingredients of cocoa and walnuts? Thank you.
TINA ROSE says
DO U MIX THE DRY MILK TO MAKE IT MILK OR USE IT AS A DRY POWDER ?
Deborah says
Thank you for this recipe! Took the Malted Milk Fudge to our extended family Xmas gathering — where everybody brings several treats — and it was a huge hit. Instead of 10 ounces of mm balls, I used a 12-oz carton of Whoppers and crushed 9-10 ounces of them to a powder in my food processor. I also used a 7×11 pan to have them come out more cube-like. Thanks again!
virginia says
good