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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge

  • Author: Chef Sara

Description

This rich andcreamy chocolate fudgeis a timeless treat. Perfect for holidays, gift-giving, or satisfying your sweet tooth, it’s made with simple ingredients and a whole lot of love!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cupWhole Milk1 tspVanilla Extract4 tbspUnsalted Butter, softened and sliced2 cupsGranulated White Sugar½ cupUnsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tspVanilla Extract4 tbspUnsalted Butter, softened and sliced2 cupsGranulated White Sugar½ cupUnsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 4 tbspUnsalted Butter, softened and sliced2 cupsGranulated White Sugar½ cupUnsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2 cupsGranulated White Sugar½ cupUnsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • ½ cupUnsweetened Cocoa Powder

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Gather your ingredients:Assemble all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.2️⃣Prepare the pan:Liberally grease an 8-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking. Set aside.3️⃣Mix the base:In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and cocoa powder. Stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.4️⃣Heat the mixture:Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a rolling boil.5️⃣Simmer and monitor:Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Insert a candy thermometer and let the mixture cook undisturbed until it reaches 238°F (114°C), about 10 minutes.No thermometer?Perform the water test: drop a small amount of the mixture into cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when pressed, it’s ready.6️⃣Cool the mixture:Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to 110°F (43°C). This will take about 50-70 minutes. Do not stir during this cooling phase.7️⃣Incorporate butter and vanilla:Once cooled, add the softened butter and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its glossy shine.8️⃣Pour and shape:Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  2. Assemble all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  3. 2️⃣Prepare the pan:Liberally grease an 8-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking. Set aside.3️⃣Mix the base:In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and cocoa powder. Stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.4️⃣Heat the mixture:Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a rolling boil.5️⃣Simmer and monitor:Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Insert a candy thermometer and let the mixture cook undisturbed until it reaches 238°F (114°C), about 10 minutes.No thermometer?Perform the water test: drop a small amount of the mixture into cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when pressed, it’s ready.6️⃣Cool the mixture:Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to 110°F (43°C). This will take about 50-70 minutes. Do not stir during this cooling phase.7️⃣Incorporate butter and vanilla:Once cooled, add the softened butter and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its glossy shine.8️⃣Pour and shape:Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  4. Liberally grease an 8-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking. Set aside.3️⃣Mix the base:In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and cocoa powder. Stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.4️⃣Heat the mixture:Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a rolling boil.5️⃣Simmer and monitor:Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Insert a candy thermometer and let the mixture cook undisturbed until it reaches 238°F (114°C), about 10 minutes.No thermometer?Perform the water test: drop a small amount of the mixture into cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when pressed, it’s ready.6️⃣Cool the mixture:Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to 110°F (43°C). This will take about 50-70 minutes. Do not stir during this cooling phase.7️⃣Incorporate butter and vanilla:Once cooled, add the softened butter and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its glossy shine.8️⃣Pour and shape:Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  5. 3️⃣Mix the base:
  6. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and cocoa powder. Stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.4️⃣Heat the mixture:Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a rolling boil.5️⃣Simmer and monitor:Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Insert a candy thermometer and let the mixture cook undisturbed until it reaches 238°F (114°C), about 10 minutes.No thermometer?Perform the water test: drop a small amount of the mixture into cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when pressed, it’s ready.6️⃣Cool the mixture:Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to 110°F (43°C). This will take about 50-70 minutes. Do not stir during this cooling phase.7️⃣Incorporate butter and vanilla:Once cooled, add the softened butter and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its glossy shine.8️⃣Pour and shape:Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  7. 4️⃣Heat the mixture:Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a rolling boil.5️⃣Simmer and monitor:Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Insert a candy thermometer and let the mixture cook undisturbed until it reaches 238°F (114°C), about 10 minutes.No thermometer?Perform the water test: drop a small amount of the mixture into cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when pressed, it’s ready.6️⃣Cool the mixture:Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to 110°F (43°C). This will take about 50-70 minutes. Do not stir during this cooling phase.7️⃣Incorporate butter and vanilla:Once cooled, add the softened butter and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its glossy shine.8️⃣Pour and shape:Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  8. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a rolling boil.
  9. 5️⃣Simmer and monitor:Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Insert a candy thermometer and let the mixture cook undisturbed until it reaches 238°F (114°C), about 10 minutes.No thermometer?Perform the water test: drop a small amount of the mixture into cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when pressed, it’s ready.6️⃣Cool the mixture:Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to 110°F (43°C). This will take about 50-70 minutes. Do not stir during this cooling phase.7️⃣Incorporate butter and vanilla:Once cooled, add the softened butter and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its glossy shine.8️⃣Pour and shape:Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  10. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Insert a candy thermometer and let the mixture cook undisturbed until it reaches 238°F (114°C), about 10 minutes.No thermometer?Perform the water test: drop a small amount of the mixture into cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when pressed, it’s ready.6️⃣Cool the mixture:Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to 110°F (43°C). This will take about 50-70 minutes. Do not stir during this cooling phase.7️⃣Incorporate butter and vanilla:Once cooled, add the softened butter and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its glossy shine.8️⃣Pour and shape:Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  11. No thermometer?Perform the water test: drop a small amount of the mixture into cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when pressed, it’s ready.
  12. 6️⃣Cool the mixture:Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to 110°F (43°C). This will take about 50-70 minutes. Do not stir during this cooling phase.7️⃣Incorporate butter and vanilla:Once cooled, add the softened butter and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its glossy shine.8️⃣Pour and shape:Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  13. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to 110°F (43°C). This will take about 50-70 minutes. Do not stir during this cooling phase.7️⃣Incorporate butter and vanilla:Once cooled, add the softened butter and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its glossy shine.8️⃣Pour and shape:Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  14. 7️⃣Incorporate butter and vanilla:
  15. Once cooled, add the softened butter and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its glossy shine.8️⃣Pour and shape:Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  16. 8️⃣Pour and shape:Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  17. Transfer the fudge mixture into the greased pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula or your hands.
  18. 9️⃣Cool and cut:Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.
  19. Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, cut into 1-inch squares.

Notes

For extra flavor, mix in chopped nuts or mini marshmallows before pouring the fudge into the pan.Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.Be patient while beating—this step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture!
Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.Be patient while beating—this step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture!
Be patient while beating—this step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture!

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