Spicy Pumpkin Fudge

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until smooth.
3. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts until combined.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until slightly firm.
5. Allow the fudge to cool before cutting into squares.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin puree can be substituted with other types of squash such as butternut or acorn.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips can be substituted with milk or dark chocolate chips.
• Nuts can be substituted with raisins or other dried fruit.