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shortcut fudge

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Janice Bartholome
Port Hueneme, CA

This fudge tastes just like the old fudge recipe on the Hershey's cocoa can, which is my favorite--the one my mother always made. It has a slightly grainy texture that is different from the microwave recipes. This shortcut recipe, using chocolate pudding mix eliminates a lot of the measuring and fuss. Be sure it's cook-and-serve pudding, not instant.

(1 rating)
yield 25 -36 small pieces
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For shortcut fudge

  • 1 5oz pkg
    chocolate pudding mix--cook-and-serve, not instant--this is a lg. pkg.
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter or real margarine (not spread)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2-1 c
    walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

How To Make shortcut fudge

  • 1
    Combine pudding mix, sugar and milk in a saucepan over medium heat and cook to a soft-ball stage (225-250 on a candy thermometer).
  • 2
    Remove from heat and add butter without stirring. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • 3
    Add vanilla and beat until the fudge begins to thicken and lose its shine.
  • 4
    Add the nuts just as the fudge begins to thicken or you won't be able to stir them in.
  • 5
    Spread the fudge in a buttered 8X8 pan, and refrigerate until it is firm. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.
  • 6
    This is a small recipe, but I tried to double it once and it didn't do well. That might have just been bad luck, but I didn't try it again. :-)

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