Decadent Mocha Toffee Fudge will be your newest obsession! Packed with toffee bits and rich espresso flavor. It’s such a treat!
I’m keepin’ things short and OH so sweet today guys!
This is how I summer folks! Not bad huh?
I enjoy fudge all year long, but more so at holiday time or during the summer. It’s quite popular at the Jersey Shore, and there’s a fudge shop in town that makes the most delicious fudge ever! We’ve discussed this before when I made you all my Turtle Fudge way back when. I mentioned that if I continued to feed my habit all summer long, I’d be in the poor house, so the only way to remedy that is to make my own at home.
This Mocha Toffee Fudge is my newest obsession. I decided not to take a shortcut with today’s fudge recipe. No sweetened condensed milk here. Totally from scratch and totally worth the extra effort! You will need a candy thermometer, but they’re quite easy to use and worth it because there are so many delicious candy recipes you’ll be able to whip up with it! This is the one I have.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Mocha Toffee Fudge Recipe:
If you’re a fan of chocolate and cinnamon, by all means add it. If not, just omit it. I actually added Vietnamese Cinnamon by King Arthur Flour that I purchased at Sur La Table. The flavor is more intense, which I absolutely love. It has a higher oil content which gives the fudge or any baked good a stronger, richer flavor.
I used my stand mixer to mix my fudge. If you do not have a stand mixer, get ready for a good arm workout. You’ll need to mix by hand with a wooden spoon for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens and is no longer glossy. We’re eating fudge after all, so a little workout is just what we need before we consume one piece too many right?!
I let my fudge sit at room temperature for close to 3 hours before I cut into 1-inch pieces.
This Mocha Toffee Fudge is delightfully creamy, chock full of toffee pieces with a nice amount of espresso powder to give it that fabulous mocha flavor. When I made it a few weeks back, it disappeared faster than fast! Bet it’ll disappear just as quick at your house! Enjoy!
Decadent Mocha Toffee Fudge will be your newest obsession! Packed with toffee bits and rich espresso flavor. It's such a treat!
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature, plus about 1 tsp. for greasing the parchment
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
- 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (I use Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bars)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup Heath Bars, coarsely chopped
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Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper leaving some overhang for easy removal. Grease the parchment with one teaspoon butter. Set aside.
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Combine the sugar, half and half, corn syrup, cinnamon, espresso powder, salt and chocolate in a 4 quart heavy saucepan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil, uncovered, without stirring over medium heat. Once mixture begins to boil, attach candy thermometer and cook to 235 degrees F (soft ball stage), without stirring, about 10-15 minutes.
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Once the mixture reaches 235 degrees F, remove from heat, leaving thermometer attached. Add 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla and stir gently with wooden spoon. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature until thermometer registers 120 degrees F.
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Remove the thermometer and spoon mixture into a clean bowl. Stir vigorously with wooden spoon until mixture thickens and goes from shiny to opaque, about 15 minutes. If using a stand mixer, spoon mixture into mixer bowl and mix on medium high for about 10 minutes. Mix in coarsely chopped toffee, leaving just a bit for sprinkling on top.
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Spoon the fudge into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Allow to sit at room temperature for at least 3 hours before cutting into 1-inch pieces.
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Fudge can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week. I layer my pieces between sheets of parchment paper.
Totally from scratch? I bet this is such a treat, Mary Ann!! I’m thinking a hunk of these with a glass of vino would be just perfect for Friday night ;) Pinned! Have a wonderful weekend! XOXO
Would totally make any Friday night better Dawn! Thanks for pinning! Hope your weekend is awesome!
You always have the best treats, Mare!! And, obviously this fudge is no exception!! Mocha and toffee flavors combined?! Good lord, these are definitely little bites of heaven!! Boy could make them ALL disappear in record time, I’m sure! Pinning!!! Cheers! xoxo
I bet he could Chey! Hope you have a fabulous weekend. Thanks for pinning! XO
I want to summer with you, my friend!! Heart eyes all over this one!! Happy weekend!
You’re always welcome at the beach Annie! Happy weekend! XO
Well I could just eat a whole pan of this delicious fudge! Loving the mocha flavour :)
It’s quite addictive Jennifer! Always important for me to make when others are around to share! Happy weekend!
Oh my word! I can see why this disappeared super fast. It’s everything I love!
Me too Chris! A super delicious treat for sure!
You had me at mocha and kept me with toffee. I can’t tell you how much I’m craving this now! It sounds like the perfect little project for the weekend ahead :). Happy almost-Friday!
So fun and so delish Kelsie! Hope you love it!
Oh my goodness – toffee mocha fudge! Those are three heavenly and decadent words. It looks delicious Mary Ann! Totally makes me want to go out and buy a candy thermometer so I can make this!
Go, go, go!! You’ll love this Leanne!
You nailed the essence of fudge with this recipe. It looks so good.
Thanks Gerlinde! Tom and Casey went nuts for this one!
I love fudge in the summer, it’s such a great treat (and reminds me of always being on vacation for some reason)! This looks so delicious!
Me too Michelle! Thanks!
These sound divine Mary Ann! I could use one right about now!
Can’t beat fudge Leigh Ann!
Your fudge turned out perfectly, Mary Ann! I have to confess that I’ve never made it from scratch, but now I must. This flavor combination sounds incredible and I love that little touch of cinnamon!
Oh, it’s so decadent Marissa! Double the treat with the toffee and espresso!
Such a lovely flavor! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
We totally love it Jennifer!
Yes please! This looks amazingly delicious!
Thanks Karly!
This fudge has all my favorite flavors!
You’d totally love it Kevin!
Love the idea of a richer fudgy flavor! I’m on board! This looks just delicious, Mary Ann… and my sweet tooth is happppy! Beautifully captured!
Fudge always tickles my sweet tooth Traci!
I like how you do summer! This fudge looks totally decadent and delicious!
I’m all about summer Kathy!
I love fudge, Mary Ann – it’s a perfect and bite size – so I feel I can indulge but not over do it. Love that you have espresso powder in here and the heath bars – gives it so much flavor!
Me too Geraldine! Always a special treat during the summer at the Jersey Shore!
Now that’s a great way to summer! Absolutely love this MaryAnn!
Thanks Matt!
You had me at full of toffee bits!! I’m a sucker for fudge, but I’ve never tried my own! This might just be my first attempt!
Yay! It’s so delicious Katherine!
This fudge sounds worthy of a cheat day, er, night, er, all the time?!? It sounds divine and the splash of cinnamon is too tempting.
Definitely a delicious treat for cheat day!
This looks amazing, Mary Ann! Fudge is definitely a year round treat for me too. Yay for summer days!
Yes! Yay for summer treats Tessa!
There’s nothing better than mocha and toffee, such dreamy fudge!
I agree Laura!