Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe
This old-fashioned fudge recipe makes the ultimate Christmas treat, just like Grandma used to make! Smooth, creamy, and delicious, it’s a holiday favorite your family and friends will love. Perfect for parties and festive gatherings!
- Yield: Makes 32 pieces.
Ingredients
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cocoa, packed
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Combine sugar, milk, cocoa, shortening, corn syrup, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture boils.
- Cook, stirring occasionally to 234°.
- Remove from heat.
- Add butter and vanilla. Do not stir.
- Allow fudge to cool at room temperature, without stirring, until it reaches 110°.
- Beat until the fudge thickens and loses some of its gloss.
- Quickly pour the fudge into a lightly buttered 8×8 inch square pan.
