Pa's Fudge
A rich, classic chocolate fudge made with cocoa, sugar, and whole milk, cooked to soft-ball stage and beaten until perfectly creamy. This traditional recipe yields a decadent, smooth fudge that makes a perfect gift or treat.
Ingredients
- •4 cups granulated sugar
- •⅔ cup cocoa
- •1½ cups whole milk
- •2 tablespoons corn syrup
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •2 teaspoons vanilla
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Mix sugar, cocoa, milk, corn syrup, and salt in a large, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Place over medium heat and stir faithfully until sugar is melted. Bring to boil and cook to soft-ball stage (234° Fahrenheit). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and scorching. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Let cool to 110° without stirring. While the fudge is cooling, butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan.
30 min
- 2.
Beat the fudge with a wooden spoon until it becomes very thick and loses its gloss. Quickly pour into the prepared pan. Score while warm into 1-inch squares, then allow to cool thoroughly for several hours or overnight. Cut with a sharp knife when cool, dipping the knife into hot water between cuts if necessary. Store the fudge between layers of waxed paper in a sealed container in a cool place.
15 min
