Here’s a classic old-fashioned chocolate fudge recipe—rich, smooth, and made the traditional way!
Ingredients:
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped (or 2/3 cup cocoa powder)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the pan: Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Cook the fudge:
• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, salt, and chocolate over medium heat.
• Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
• Once boiling, stop stirring and let it cook until it reaches soft ball stage (234–238°F or 112–114°C) on a candy thermometer (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Cool & beat:
• Remove from heat and let it cool without stirring until it reaches 110°F (43°C) (about 10-15 minutes).
• Add vanilla extract and beat the mixture vigorously with a spoon until it thickens and loses its gloss (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Set the fudge:
• Quickly pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
• Let it sit at room temperature until firm (about 2 hours).
5. Cut & enjoy:
• Slice into squares and serve.
Tips for Perfect Fudge:
• Don’t stir while boiling, or sugar crystals will form.
• Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
• If it hardens too quickly, you may have overcooked it—try adding a bit of warm milk and stirring gently.
Let me know if you need any modifications!