Soft sweet (5)
I believe the answer is:
fudge
'soft sweet' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for fudge that I've seen before include "Sweet - unsatisfactory compromise" , "Adjust (figures) to meet desired result; sweet" , "Fake like soft sweet" , "Very sweet confection" , "Cover up" .)