Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this classic old-fashioned chocolate fudge recipe. Easy to make and full of rich, chocolaty flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 cups sugar
- dash salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
Instructions
- Melt chocolate in milk in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar and salt. Increase heat to medium; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil without stirring until a small amount of the mixture forms a soft ball in cold water, or about 236 F, on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the fudge from the heat; add butter and vanilla then cool to lukewarm, or about 110 F.
- Beat until fudge loses its gloss, then quickly pour into a pie plate or loaf pan. Cool and cut into squares.
Notes
How to Test for Soft-Ball Stage
Drop a small amount of the boiled mixture into cold water. If the fudge is ready, it will form a small ball that will flatten slightly when picked up on a finger. If you have a candy thermometer, look for a temperature between 234 F and 240 F.Nutrition
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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