How to Make Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge

Of all the fudge recipes out there I still think my grandmother's is the best, but I may be a little biased. This recipe will make about 1 pound of fudge.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 c. sugar
• 2/3 c. milk
• 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
• 2 T. corn syrup
• 1/4 t. salt
• 2 T. butter
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1/2 c. walnuts (optional)
• Candy thermometer
• Wooden spoon
• 9"X5"x3" pan
• 2-quart saucepan

1. Butter a 9"X5"X3" pan.

2. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, milk, chocolate, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted and the sugar is dissolved.

3. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, to 234 degrees on a candy thermometer (or until a small amount of the mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball which flattens when removed from the water.)

4. Remove from heat and add the butter. Allow the mixture to cool to 120 degrees without stirring.

5. Add vanilla. Beat vigorously and continuously for 5-10 minutes with a wooden spoon, until candy is thick and no longer glossy.

6. Stir in nuts and spread mixture evenly in a buttered pan. Cool until firm then cut into 1-inch squares. Chocolate fudge is a great treat to have around the house and makes a terrific gift to give to loved ones.

Tips & Warnings

• Decorating the tops of the fudge with icing is a nice touch: wreaths, scrolls, roses, happy faces ... anything that fits with the occasion.
• "t." means teaspoon.
• "T." means tablespoon.

[PABechko]

on 12/11/2008 Take a bit of time, but worth it.

[e-Rambler]

on 12/4/2008 Yum, sounds easy to make. I can't wait to eat some!