Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge

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Silky, dense, and intensely chocolatey homemade fudge perfect for holiday gifts or sweet treats.
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This classic old-fashioned chocolate fudge is the ultimate comfort dessert, boasting a dense, velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Made with just a few pantry staples&# 226;€”unsweetened chocolate, sugar, milk, and butter—it delivers a rich, deep cocoa flavor balanced by a hint of vanilla. The key to perfect fudge lies in patience: reaching the correct soft-ball stage ensures it sets beautifully without becoming grainy or too hard. Ideal for holiday cookie exchanges, winter gatherings, or simply satisfying a serious chocolate craving, this fudge is a timeless treat. It’s simple to make if you follow the temperature guidelines, resulting in squares of pure indulgence that are better than any store-bought version.

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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 1619.5

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This classic old-fashioned chocolate fudge is the ultimate comfort dessert, boasting a dense, velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Made with just a few pantry staples&# 226;€”unsweetened chocolate, sugar, milk, and butter—it delivers a rich, deep cocoa flavor balanced by a hint of vanilla. The key to perfect fudge lies in patience: reaching the correct soft-ball stage ensures it sets beautifully without becoming grainy or too hard. Ideal for holiday cookie exchanges, winter gatherings, or simply satisfying a serious chocolate craving, this fudge is a timeless treat. It’s simple to make if you follow the temperature guidelines, resulting in squares of pure indulgence that are better than any store-bought version.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine milk and unsweetened chocolate in a medium heavy saucepan.
  2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
  4. Increase heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  5. Once boiling, stop stirring and attach a candy thermometer. Cook until the mixture reaches 234°F (112°C) (soft-ball stage).
  6. Immediately remove the saucepan from heat.
  7. Add vanilla and butter, but do not stir yet.
  8. Let the mixture cool in the pan until it reaches 110°F or feels lukewarm to the touch.
  9. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until the fudge thickens and loses its glossy sheen, becoming matte. This may take about 15 minutes.
  10. Spread the thickened fudge immediately into a buttered 8x8x2-inch pan.
  11. Let stand at room temperature until completely set and cool, then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1619.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.7g60%
Saturated Fat 21.1g106%
Cholesterol 1.8mg1%
Sodium 1397.4mg59%
Total Carbohydrate 313.0g105%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g47%
Sugars 294.3g
Protein 8.3g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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