smooth and creamy chocolate fudge
My mother used to make this fudge during the holidays. It is labor intensive as you have to beat it (by hand - a mixer does not work!) for quite a long time, but the finished product is the best fudge I've ever had!!! Sadly, I never bought a candy thermometer, so it has been MANY years since I've had this. Cook time in this recipe is approximate .....
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 1/2 - squares unsweetend chocolate (or 6 tablespoons cocoa)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped, toasted nuts (if desired)
How To Make smooth and creamy chocolate fudge
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Step 1Grease a 9"X9" glass baking pan with butter. Set aside.
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Step 2Combine sugar, corn syrup, milk and chocolate (or cocoa) in a heavy saucepan. Mix well. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture reaches 234 degrees F. (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer - STIRRING CONSTANTLY. Remove from heat.
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Step 3Add butter, salt and vanilla. DO NOT STIR!
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Step 4When cool enough to hold hand on bottom of pan, add baking powder and begin beating with a wooden spoon.
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Step 5When mixture starts to thicken add nuts if desired. Continue beating until mixture looses its gloss and holds its shape when dropped from a spoon onto waxed paper.
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Step 6Quickly transfer to a heavily greased glass baking pan and spread evenly. Let cool for at least one hour before cutting into squares.
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