Molly! Fudge Recipe for You- and anyone else who wants it (home, move)

[BacktoNE]

This recipe comes with a cavity/sugar buzz warning


Butter an 8x8 square baking dish and set aside.

2 3/4 c. sugar
2 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. evaporated milk
1 pc of butter, the size of a walnut

1 tsp vanilla (do not add until fudge is cooked)

Combine sugar, cocoa, milk and small piece of butter into heavy saucepan. Bring to a low boil and then turn down to no more than a simmer. Stirring occasionally to keep from sticking, cook to soft ball stage. This can take anywhere from 12-18 minutes (usually).

Remove from heat and when simmering action stops, add 1 tsp vanilla.

Beat until thickened, testing frequently* so you don't over beat the fudge.
Pour into pan. Let set until firm and then cut into desired sized squares.

* to test fudge. Drip a small amount from the spoon into the 8x8 pan. Let sit for just a couple of seconds and then run a knife thru the fudge. If it runs back together, it is not done. If it separates and stays that way, it's done. DO NOT OVER BEAT the fudge as it will turn hard as a rock.

[Elcarim]

OMG! When I'm splurging during the holidays, I'll be making this!!!! Thanks!

[msina]

Ina's Peanut Butter Fudge

4 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup (white karo)
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 cup evaporated milk
1 TBLSP. vanilla
1 cup peanut butter
3 heaping TBLSP. Marshmallow fluff

Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 242.5 degrees F. (between soft and hard ball stages).

Remove from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients, Beat with a large wooden spoon until it starts to stiffen. Pour into the pan and let harden.


You can Swap out the peanut butter for 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips for chocolate fudge or even use PURE maple syrup for maple fudge.

[Huckleberry3911948]

yum yum look good.

[BacktoNE]

Originally Posted by Elcarim

OMG! When I'm splurging during the holidays, I'll be making this!!!! Thanks!

El, the "soft ball stage" while cooking is most critical. As soon as it gets there, stop cooking immediately. This fudge melts in your mouth, it's sooo good. There was originally no written recipe, but I made my mother pay attention to what she was doing one day years ago, and wrote it all down.

[quiet walker]

Originally Posted by BacktoNE

This recipe comes with a cavity/sugar buzz warning Butter an 8x8 square baking dish and set aside...

THANK YOU! I made a small pot of home made applesauce the other day and was amazed how wonderful it is. I look forward to making your recipe. Currently my ambition is to make my own biscuits. This was sparked by a really, really good "drop" biscuit I had at a local diner. I have not had homemade fudge since my Mom made it. So fudge and biscuits - its' great to be newly retired!

[jenkaye]

That sounds so yummy!! Just reading it I feel 5lbs heavier but 4 eggnogs into it who cares

[mollysmiles]

thank you thank you thank you!!

and msina, I think you and I may have the same exact fudge recipe....I'll check tomorrow when my brain starts working again!

[moughie]

Thanks ladies!
I am gaining weight just reading the recipes

[Bewitched]

Most Excellent!! Thanks, gals!

Now I'll have to stop hanging my robe on the treadmill