Grandma's Fudge

"Grandma's Fudge"

• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup cocoa
• 1 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Tools: Candy thermometer
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Directions
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Note: Making perfect fudge can be a bit tricky and sometimes fudge will crystalize or not set. This old fashioned recipe makes a fantastic fudge. It is best to have a candy thermometer on hand so you know you have reached the necessary temperature.


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Butter an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.


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Grease the sides of a medium sized sauce pan with butter.


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In saucepan combine sugar, cocoa and milk.




Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly.


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Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.


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Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F (114 degrees C).


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*If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.


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Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla extract.


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Beat with a wooden spoon or hand mixer until the fudge loses its shine.


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Pour into prepared pan and let cool and cut into small squares.




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I got this off a facebook page years ago...