This classic Cocoa Fudge is the ultimate comfort dessert, offering a dense, melt-in-your-mouth texture and deep chocolate flavor that rivals any candy shop. Made with just five simple ingredients&# 226;ÂÂHershey’s cocoa, sugar, butter, milk, and vanillaâÂÂit achieves a surprisingly smooth consistency without the need for complex techniques. The secret lies in the careful boiling process and the final addition of reserved milk, which prevents graininess. Perfect for holiday gift boxes, cookie exchanges, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth on a rainy afternoon, this fudge is easy to make and endlessly indulgent. It sets firm enough to cut into perfect squares yet remains luxuriously creamy.
Cocoa Fudge
Description
This classic Cocoa Fudge is the ultimate comfort dessert, offering a dense, melt-in-your-mouth texture and deep chocolate flavor that rivals any candy shop. Made with just five simple ingredients&# 226;ÂÂHershey's cocoa, sugar, butter, milk, and vanillaâÂÂit achieves a surprisingly smooth consistency without the need for complex techniques. The secret lies in the careful boiling process and the final addition of reserved milk, which prevents graininess. Perfect for holiday gift boxes, cookie exchanges, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth on a rainy afternoon, this fudge is easy to make and endlessly indulgent. It sets firm enough to cut into perfect squares yet remains luxuriously creamy.Ingredients
Directions
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Lightly grease an 8x8 inch square pan with butter and set aside.
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In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the cocoa and a small splash of the milk to form a smooth, lump-free paste.
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Add the sugar, butter, and the remaining milk (reserve 1/4 cup of the milk separately).
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Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
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Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking without stirring until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (234ðF (112ðC) (116ðC)to 240ðF), or until a drop forms a soft ball in cold water.
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Remove from heat and immediately stir in the reserved 1/4 cup of cold milk; this helps prevent graininess.
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Add the vanilla extract and beat the mixture vigorously until it begins to thicken and lose its glossy sheen.
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Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
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Allow to cool completely at room temperature until firm, about 1-2 hours.
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Score the fudge into 1-inch squares and break apart before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 581.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.8g14%
- Saturated Fat 5.3g27%
- Cholesterol 17.3mg6%
- Sodium 76.7mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 132.5g45%
- Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
- Sugars 123.4g
- Protein 5.3g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
