Old-Time Fudge
A nostalgic recipe for rich and creamy old-time fudge that melts in your mouth, filled with chocolate goodness and customizable mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 1 cup dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, or raisins)
- 1 cup marshmallows
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. Measure out the sugar, cocoa powder, salt, milk, butter, vanilla, nuts, dried fruit, and marshmallows.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large saucepan, whisking together the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Pour in the milk and add the butter, stirring over medium heat until combined.
- Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil without stirring for about 4-5 minutes.
- Using a candy thermometer, check that the mixture reaches about 234°F (soft ball stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, nuts, dried fruit, and marshmallows.
- Immediately pour into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan and spread evenly.
- Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for a couple of hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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