{"id":4831,"date":"2025-07-03T21:01:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T21:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=4831"},"modified":"2025-07-03T21:01:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T21:01:46","slug":"creamy-caramel-fudge-squares-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/03\/creamy-caramel-fudge-squares-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Caramel Fudge Squares Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"583\">If you\u2019re looking for a dessert that\u2019s rich, gooey, and impossible to resist, you\u2019re going to love these <strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"354\">Creamy Caramel Fudge Squares<\/strong>. They layer silky caramel, indulgent fudge, and an optional crunchy graham cracker crust for a bite-sized treat that disappears fast\u2014whether you\u2019re serving at parties, gifting for the holidays, or sneaking a square after dinner!<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"624\">Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"843\">\n<li data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"711\">\n<p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"711\"><strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"657\">Three layers of indulgence<\/strong> \u2013 buttery caramel, chocolate fudge, and a crisp base!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"762\">\n<p data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"762\"><strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"736\">Easy to make ahead<\/strong> and perfect for freezing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"843\">\n<p data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"843\"><strong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"797\">No candy thermometer needed!<\/strong>Just simple ingredients and reliable results.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"867\">\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"898\">\ud83d\udc49 For the Caramel Layer:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1086\">\n<li data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"926\">\n<p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"926\">1 cup <strong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"926\">unsalted butter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"973\">\n<p data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"973\">1 cup <strong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"957\">packed brown sugar<\/strong> (light or dark)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1012\">\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1012\">1\/2 cup <strong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1012\">sweetened condensed milk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1038\">\n<p data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1038\">1\/4 cup <strong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1038\">heavy cream<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1066\">\n<p data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1066\">1 tsp <strong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1066\">vanilla extract<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1086\">\n<p data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1086\">Pinch of <strong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1086\">salt<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1115\">\ud83c\udf6b For the Fudge Layer:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1243\">\n<li data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1155\">\n<p data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1155\">2 cups <strong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1155\">semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1194\">\n<p data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1194\">1\/2 cup <strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1194\">sweetened condensed milk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1215\">\n<p data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1215\">1\/4 cup <strong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1215\">butter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1243\">\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1243\">1 tsp <strong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1243\">vanilla extract<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1274\">\ud83c\udf6a Optional Crunchy Base:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1398\">\n<li data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1341\">\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1341\">2 cups <strong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1309\">graham cracker crumbs<\/strong> (or crushed digestive biscuits)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1369\">\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1369\">1\/4 cup <strong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1369\">melted butter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1398\">\n<p data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1398\">1\/4 cup <strong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1398\">powdered sugar<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1426\">Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1475\">Step 1: Prepare the Crunchy Base (Optional)<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1701\">\n<li data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1570\">\n<p data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1570\">Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and powdered sugar in a bowl until well combined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1630\">\n<p data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1630\">Press firmly into a parchment-lined 9\u00d79-inch baking pan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1701\">\n<p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1701\">Bake at 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) for <strong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1676\">8\u201310 minutes<\/strong>, then set aside to cool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1737\">Step 2: Make the Caramel Layer<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"2145\">\n<li data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1789\">\n<p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1789\">In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1865\">\n<p data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1865\">Add brown sugar, condensed milk, heavy cream, and salt. Stir constantly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1969\">\n<p data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1969\">Let the mixture come to a <strong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1910\">gentle boil<\/strong> and simmer for <strong data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1941\">5\u20137 minutes<\/strong>until thickened and golden.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2018\">\n<p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2018\">Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2145\">\n<p data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2145\">Pour over the cooled crust (or straight into the pan if skipping the base) and refrigerate for <strong data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2134\">20\u201330 minutes<\/strong> until set.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2179\">Step 3: Make the Fudge Layer<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2411\">\n<li data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2266\">\n<p data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2266\">In another saucepan, combine chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2313\">\n<p data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2313\">Stir over low heat until melted and smooth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2354\">\n<p data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2354\">Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2411\">\n<p data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2411\">Pour over the cooled caramel layer and spread evenly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2440\">Step 4: Chill and Slice<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2595\">\n<li data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2516\">\n<p data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2516\">Refrigerate the entire pan for at least <strong data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2495\">2 hours<\/strong>, or until fully set.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2595\">\n<p data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2595\">Use a sharp knife to cut into squares (wipe between cuts for clean edges!).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2621\">Tips &amp; Tricks<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2873\">\n<li data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2695\">\n<p data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2695\"><strong data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2647\">Add sea salt flakes<\/strong> on top of the fudge for a salted caramel twist.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2771\">\n<p data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2771\">For clean slicing, dip your knife in <strong data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2748\">hot water<\/strong>, wipe dry, then slice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2873\">\n<p data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2873\">Store in an airtight container in the <strong data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2839\">fridge for up to a week<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2872\">freeze for up to 3 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for a dessert that\u2019s rich, gooey, and impossible to resist, you\u2019re going to love these Creamy Caramel&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4832,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Creamy Caramel Fudge Squares Recipe - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"If you\u2019re looking for a dessert that\u2019s rich, gooey, and impossible to resist, you\u2019re going to love these Creamy Caramel Fudge Squares . 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