Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge
This classic old-fashioned fudge recipe offers a rich, creamy, and chocolatey treat. The addition of nuts provides a delightful crunch, but they’re completely optional.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Hershey’s cocoa | 4 tablespoons |
| Salted butter (stick) | 1 |
| Carnation Evaporated Milk | 5-ounce can |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Nuts (optional) | Chopped |
Instructions:
- Gather ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Chop nuts if using.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine sugar and cocoa in a medium saucepan. Stir until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Add butter and evaporated milk to the saucepan. Stir over medium heat until butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Cook fudge: Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (234-240°F). This may take 10-15 minutes.
- Add vanilla and nuts: Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and chopped nuts (if using).
- Pour and cool: Pour the hot fudge mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish. Let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate until set (about 2 hours).
- Cut and serve: Cut fudge into squares and enjoy!
