Description
A classic recipe for rich and creamy old fashioned fudge.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and cocoa powder.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Continue boiling for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture until it begins to thicken.
- Add nuts if desired and pour into a greased pan.
- Let it cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Make sure to use a candy thermometer for best results.
- Store fudge in an airtight container.
- Fudge can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: old fashioned fudge, chocolate fudge, dessert recipe