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National Nutty Fudge Day 2025

Updated: May 18


Nutty for Fudge: Celebrating National Nutty Fudge Day with Good Thyme Gal Joy


good thyme gal food and lifestyle blog National Nutty Fudge Day 2025

May 12th may just seem like another day on the calendar, but here at Good Thyme Gal, it’s the perfect reason to indulge a little, celebrate a lot, and sweeten your day with a timeless treat—because it's National Nutty Fudge Day!

This unofficial food holiday is all about honoring the delightful marriage of rich, creamy chocolate and crunchy, flavorful nuts. Whether you love walnuts, pecans, almonds, or peanuts, there’s room in the fudge family for everyone. And best of all? It’s incredibly easy—and affordable—to make at home.


🍫 Why We Celebrate Fudge (Especially the Nutty Kind)

Fudge is one of those nostalgic treats that brings people together. It’s often shared in tins during holidays, passed around at bake sales, or gifted with love. Adding nuts not only brings texture and taste—it tells a story. A story of tradition, comfort, and resourcefulness.

National Nutty Fudge Day is a joyful reminder to savor the sweet things, appreciate little indulgences, and make something that feels special, even on an ordinary day. And that’s something worth celebrating.


🌿 Why Nutty Fudge Belongs on Good Thyme Gal


nutty fudge bar on an elegant plate

At Good Thyme Gal, we champion recipes that are:

  • Equitable: Food that’s accessible, welcoming, and rooted in community.

  • Affordable: No hard-to-find ingredients or expensive equipment here—just pantry staples and simple joy.

  • Low-waste: Fudge is a great way to use up odds and ends in the pantry—like that half-bag of walnuts or those chocolate chips lingering in your cupboard.

  • Celebratory: Cooking should be fun. Fudge is as fun to make as it is to eat.

Nutty fudge checks all those boxes. It’s a dessert anyone can make—no candy thermometer or advanced technique required—and it brings real comfort to the table.


🌰 An Equitable & Affordable Recipe: 5-Ingredient Nutty Fudge

This recipe is simple, no-bake, and totally foolproof. It’s a crowd-pleaser and perfect for gift-giving, snacking, or treating yourself with intention.

Ingredients:


good thyme gal food and lifestyle blog Equitable & Affordable Recipe: 5-Ingredient Nutty Fudge virtual shopping list

  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1½ cups chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, peanuts, or whatever you have)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of sea salt

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Prepare your pan: Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Set aside.

  2. Melt the chocolate: In a saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips and condensed milk. Stir constantly until smooth and fully melted (about 5–7 minutes).

  3. Add flavor and crunch: Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, sea salt, and most of the chopped nuts (save a few for topping).

  4. Pour and set: Pour the fudge mixture into your prepared dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining nuts on top and press them in gently.

  5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Slice into squares and store in an airtight container.


🎉 Sweetness with Substance

This nutty fudge is more than just dessert—it’s an experience. It’s making something from scratch. It’s sharing a plate with a neighbor. It’s wrapping up a batch for someone who needs a little love. It’s what Good Thyme Gal is all about: making good food with good intentions, in good company.

So this May 12th, grab a saucepan, a bag of chocolate chips, and your favorite nuts. Celebrate National Nutty Fudge Day the Good Thyme Gal way—with heart, humor, and a whole lot of deliciousness.

And if you make this recipe, I’d love to see it! Tag me @Chrstyleeb on Instagram or drop a comment on the blog. Let’s spread the sweet, nutty love one square at a time. 💛



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