Description
Old Fashioned Fudge is a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with a silky smooth texture, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe requires minimal ingredients and delivers a decadent fudge that melts in your mouth. Ideal for holiday gifting or enjoying at home, this classic confection is sure to have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, you can create this delicious fudge to share sweet memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare an 8-inch square baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar and cocoa powder, stirring until well mixed.
- Add whole milk and unsalted butter to the dry mixture, stirring continuously until combined and boiling.
- Let the mixture boil while stirring often for about five minutes until it reaches the soft-ball stage.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and chopped nuts if desired.
- Pour the hot mixture into the prepared pan and let it cool at room temperature for about two hours before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg