Description
Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge is a rich, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth treat made with simple ingredients like cocoa, butter, and whole milk. This homemade fudge is perfect for holiday gift-giving or indulgent snacking.
Ingredients
3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup cocoa (unsweetened Dutch-processed)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature; increase salt to 1/4 teaspoon if using unsalted butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with buttered parchment paper.
- Cook the mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, and salt. Stir in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Continue cooking: Reduce heat to low-medium and cook until the mixture reaches 234°F (112°C), about 30 minutes. Use a candy thermometer.
- Add butter and vanilla: Remove the pan from heat. Add butter and vanilla extract, but don’t stir. Let it cool to room temperature (around 110°F/43°C), about 30 minutes.
- Beat the mixture: Once cooled, beat the mixture with a wooden spoon for 6-8 minutes until it loses some of its gloss.
- Spread in pan: Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Let the fudge cool completely, preferably overnight.
- Cut into pieces: Once set, cut the fudge into squares and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
For added texture, fold in chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
Experiment with adding mint or almond extract or espresso powder for a different flavor twist.
For a decorative touch, swirl in white chocolate or peanut butter before setting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
