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vanilla fudge

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anna Vandenhazel
West Valley City, UT

I found this recipe on the back of a package of Guittard white baking chips nearly 25 years ago, and it's the only fudge recipe I've used since. Half of a 12-oz can of evaporated milk is used, and I always make 2 batches so the other half isn't wasted. You don't have to use vanilla chips, just about any flavor will do but I don't recommend butterscotch - the flavor is TOO strong. At Christmas I like to use green mint chips and "Log Cabin" red cherry chips which I can only find at Target.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For vanilla fudge

  • 3/4 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1-1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn syrup
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, cut in tiny bits
  • 1 c
    chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 pkg
    vanilla baking chips (12 oz)
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make vanilla fudge

  • 1
    Bring milk, sugar, salt and corn syrup to a boil. Continue boiling for 10-11 minutes or until temperature reaches 230-234 degrees (thread stage) on a candy thermometer.
  • 2
    Add 2 Tbsp. butter, then stir in remaining ingredients until chips are melted.
  • 3
    Pour into 8- or 9-inch square baking pan lined with waxed paper and chill for 1 hour.
  • 4
    Cut into 1-inch squares.
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