There is a non-alcoholic version of bourbon called Spiritless. You could give that a try. If you look on the web, there are also suggestions of peach nectar and apple cider vinegar, or coffee, brown sugar and molasses. Hope this helps.

I have made this recipe several times to rave reviews.
My question is this: I would like to make this for my 90 year old mother in law but she has a minor case of dementia and I’m afraid of the bourbon conflicting with her meds. Is there a substitute for the bourbon which will not alter too much the texture of the fudge?

No chocolate milk in this recipe for sure, but melted chocolate. That would make a huge difference in the outcome of this recipe.

In reply to Deborah S.

Deborah, you’re not serious about your question right? The recipe does not call for chocolate milk.

It calls for milk chocolate.

Big difference.

I am sorry you had issues with the recipe. I does take a bit for it to set in the fridge. I do find the brand of chocolate makes a difference as well. Some melt better than others.

mine wouldn’t set – remained soft unable to cut so just hoping I can make it into truffles. taste is good

I am not sure what you mean? There is no chocolate milk in this recipe? It does however have sweetened condensed milk, which you add to the melted chocolate. Hope this answers your question.

You can for sure give some higher content chocolate a try if you like.

Can this be made with unsweetened chocolate? Has anyone made it less sweet?

I promise, they will love receiving this fudge for the holidays.

I am so happy you enjoyed this bourbon fudge recipe. Just in time for the holidays. ENJOY!