Cinnamon Roll Fudge

This easy Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Fudge recipe combines the best of both treats for a creamy indulgence you can make in your own kitchen. No candy thermometer needed!

If the warm flavor of cinnamon is your weakness, you’ll also love this Easy Cinnamon Cake, which is perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up. These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are also amazing!

Pieces of fudge drizzled with vanilla icing on parchment paper.

Easy Cinnamon Roll Fudge Recipe

I cannot walk past Cinnabon at the mall without my mouth watering. You?

Whether your favorite part is the fluffy icing or the swirls of cinnamon sugar, Cinnabon cinnamon rolls are impossible to resist.

This cinnabon fudge recipe has those same Cinnabon vibes in chewy, melt-in-your-mouth fudge form. I guarantee you won’t be able to eat just one piece!

Unlike my cinnamon fudge, which has a bold flavor from the cinnamon morsels that are melted, today is more subtle.

Here’s why this recipe is one of my favorites:

  • It’s a little bit different from your typical fudge recipe. Not only is it not chocolate, but it also has a maple cinnamon drizzle on top that takes it to the next level.
  • Like Fantasy Fudge, this Cinnabon fudge is made with marshmallow cream, which means it’s a fuss-free recipe. No candy thermometer needed!
  • The cinnamon flavor makes this fudge super versatile—I could see it working for fall, Christmas, and even Valentine’s Day. But really, you’ll want to enjoy it all year long!

Quick Look at Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make cinnamon roll fudge.
  • Unsalted butter – Use unsalted butter so you have more control over the flavor of the finished product. 
  • Cinnamon sugar mix – You can use homemade cinnamon sugar or store-bought.
  • Heavy cream – Don’t try to go light here! You need heavy cream to nail that perfect fudgy texture; half-and-half just won’t do.
  • White chocolate morsels – Using white chocolate lets the cinnamon flavor of this fudge take center stage.
  • Marshmallow cream – A secret ingredient that makes homemade fudge a whole lot easier. Use my homemade marshmallow fluff for delicious flavor.
  • Maple syrup – This adds another layer of cozy flavor to the Cinnabon fudge.

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Fudge

Prepare: Line a 13×9 glass baking dish with parchment paper. 

Step by step photos showing how to make cinnamon fudge mixture.

Make the Fudge Mixture:

  • In a large saucepan, stir together the granulated sugar, butter, salt, 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar, and heavy cream. Bring to a rolling boil and stir continuously for 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Quickly stir in the white chocolate morsels, marshmallow cream and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar. 
  • Whisk vigorously until smooth, or use an electric mixer. Be patient, this may take a couple minutes.

Chill: Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and refrigerate 3 hours, or until solid.

Two photos showing how to cut fudge in circles or squares.

Cut:

  • Remove the cinnamon fudge from the pan and peel off the parchment paper.
  • Set the fudge on a cutting board and cut it into circles using a 1 1/2 inch circle cookie cutter, or cut it into bite-sized squares.
Icing being drizzled on cinnamon roll fudge.

Finish:

  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and heavy cream until smooth. 
  • Pour the drizzle mixture into a ziploc bag and snip a tiny piece off the corner. 
  • Drizzle the maple cinnamon mixture over the cut pieces of fudge. Sprinkle immediately with the remaining cinnamon sugar. 
  • Place the fudge back in refrigerator until icing hardens, about 15 minutes, before serving.

Aimee’s Pro Tip

Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to fudge mixture to create a delicious texture!

Pieces of cinnamon fudge stacked on parchment paper.

More Homemade Fudge Recipes

Cinnamon Roll Fudge Recipe

5 from 1 vote
By: Aimee
This easy Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Fudge recipe combines the best of both treats for a creamy indulgence you can make in your own kitchen. No candy thermometer needed!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces

Ingredients 

For the Fudge:

  • 2 ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp cinnamon sugar mix
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cup white chocolate morsels
  • 7 oz jar marshmallow cream

For the Drizzle:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar mix
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Instructions 

  • Line a 13×9 glass baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat granulated sugar, butter, salt, 1/4 cup Cinnamon sugar and heavy cream until combined. Bring to a rolling boil and stir continuously for 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Quickly stir in white chocolate morsels, marshmallow cream and 2 Tbsp cinnamon sugar. Whisk vigorously until smooth. Be patient, this may take a couple minutes. Works best with an electric mixer.
  • Pour fudge into prepared pan and refrigerate 3 hours, until hardened.
  • Remove from pan, remove parchment paper and lay fudge on a cutting board. Cut into circles using a 1 1/2 inch circle cookie cutter, or cut into small bite sized pieces.
  • To make drizzle, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup and heavy cream until smooth. Pour into a ziploc bag, and snip a tiny piece off the corner. Drizzle over cut pieces of fudge. Sprinkle immediately with remaining 1 tsp of cinnamon sugar sprinkles. Place fudge back in refrigerator until icing hardens, about 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Marshmallow cream is sometimes called “marshmallow fluff.” You can find it in jars in most grocery stores, near the james and jellies or in the baking aisle.
  • A frosting bag could also be used in place of the ziplog bag for drizzling the icing over the fudge pieces.
  • A stand mixer is the most effective and fast way to ensure all the white chocolate gets fully incorporated into the other fudge ingredients. If you do not have one, you can mix by hand with a heavy spoon or whisk. It will take much longer, so be patient. Keep mixing until you see no big chunks or flakes of chocolate.
  • Skip the cookie cutter and just cut each piece of fudge in square bites. Drizzle with topping and enjoy. 
  • Store fudge in refrigerator or room temperature in airtight container for up to 2 weeks. I love this fudge served chilled. Or freeze fudge for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece, Calories: 129kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 13mg, Sugar: 18g
Course: Candy
Cuisine: American
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Posted on April 22, 2024

Comments & Reviews

  1. i was lucky enough to get a sample when your hubby brought it into the office and wowzers was it ever yummy. i’m going to have to be on the lookout for that syrup now.

    1. Pam, so glad you enjoyed the fudge. It had to leave the house or I would have eaten it all, and not shared!

  2. Aimee! This fudge looks absolutely delicious. I am a sucker for fudge lately and am scouring the internet and cookbooks to come up with new ideas. Saving this one for sure, Who doesn’t love cinnabon?!

  3. Oh my gosh! THIS looks just amazing. I read/stalk the Inside BruCrew Life blog and saw the post about your awesome time meeting each other. I’m positive you two had a blast that day. I have to admit being totally jealous that you live close to Jungle Jim’s!! I have wanted to drive there for over 15yrs now after a friend told me about it. She and I ‘met’ online also and lives in PA but she knew of that store from another friend. We always said we should meet up there but instead it was a meeting in MI since it was halfway.

    Anyway, I make lots of yummy fudge almost every single year during the holidays. I’ve been doing it for about 20 yrs now and only missed the past two yrs because of health problems but everyone looks forward to my goodies. This recipe looks awesome. Thank you.

    1. Look at me talking to myself. haha I forgot to mention I liked their facebook page and posted there about your recipe. 😉

      Good luck in the contest.

  4. Wow, Aimee this is amazing. I think I might die and go to heaven if I eat it. And I need that syrup!

  5. Double YUM! Triple YUM! this fudge I am sure is amazing.. Love Cinnabons and now in a fudge… Oh! I have died and gone to heaven.. Now I have to figure out where to the cinnabon syrup and sprinkle toppings… Love your presentation too…
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  6. Oh my word!!! You have out done any fudge recipe I’ve ever seen. So pretty…. and seriously cinnabon addict right here!

  7. This fudge looks absolutely AMAZING!!! I can practically taste the cinnamon! Great products too! I have to try Cinnamon Syrup! Good luck!

  8. Hi Aimee,
    I’m from the UK and love reading your post – we don’t have Cinnabon over here but it sounds delicious!
    I’m up to round 8(!!) of trying to perfect my own traditional vanilla fudge (read about my trials so far at www.hopsandhoney.co.uk) and think one more try with a little more beating might be enough to get it to set, but all tips gratefully received.
    Good luck in the competition.
    Thanks to you and your readers for the ongoing inspiraton.

    1. Hey Adam, Im from UK too. What would we use in place of Cinnabon? never seen it in the shops. I wonder if Harrods stock it??? Now theres a thought!!

    2. I suppose you could try substituting a cinnamon/sugar blend (maybe using caster sugar since it’s very fine) for the Cinnabon Sprinkles. You could use regular syrup instead of the Cinnabon syrup, but you would lose a little of that cinnamon taste, so add in a pinch of extra cinnamon to your icing. Won’t taste 100% the same, but would be a great substitute!

  9. OMG, CONGRATS AIMEE! That’s SO exciting–I’m totally stoked for you for being invited and obviously, for being invited for something so deliciously awesome! Cinnabon syrup? Yeah, I don’t think that’d end up on my pancakes or waffles (more like straight from the bottle-into my mouth). This fudge looks rad and I love the cross hatch “icing” on top! You’re so creative!

  10. Saw your meetup with Jocelyn and wow, what fun! You two are both gorgeous 🙂

    This fudge? Gorgeous. I love Cinnabons!

  11. Holy cow! Fudge is my number one weakness! Then cinnamon rolls. This is awesome!!! I think you got the mother load. These look amazing. Just the thought of Cinnabon makes my mouth water. Good lick! I hope you win!

  12. Ok, this seriously was AMAZING, Aimee!!! I wanted to cry when I ate my last piece from the bag that you sent home with me. But now I have the recipe:-) Yay!!!! Just means I need to find where to buy the Cinnabon goodness now!!!! Until then I am going to stare googly eyed over the awesome picture you captured!!! LOVE!!!!

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