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Love sweets? Try the candy recipes in this Howcast video series.
You Will Need
- 3 c. sugar
- 4 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp. light corn syrup
- 1 c. evaporated milk
- 6 tbsp. butter
- 1½ tsp. vanilla extract
- A large saucepan
- A candy thermometer
- A glass baking dish
- A spatula
- 1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Mix
Mix the sugar and cocoa together in the large saucepan. Then add the corn syrup and evaporated milk.
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Step 2
Cook
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring until it reaches 234 to 240 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.
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Test for doneness by dripping a small drop of the mixture into cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it's done.
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Step 3
Add butter
Stir the butter and vanilla into the fudge mixture and beat thoroughly.
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You can also add chopped walnuts or pecans.
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Step 4
Transfer to dish
Pour the fudge immediately into a buttered, rectangular glass dish – the mixture hardens quickly. Use a spatula to spread it evenly in the dish.
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Step 5
Set, cut, and serve
Allow the fudge to set for a few hours, and then cut it into squares and serve. Fudge can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Composer and fudge enthusiast Cole Porter had a standing order for 9 pounds of fudge to be shipped to him monthly.
