Description
This classic Mom’s Fudge Recipe is a smooth, rich, and creamy chocolate treat that’s perfect for holiday gifting or satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with simple ingredients like sugar, cocoa powder, milk, butter, and vanilla, this homemade fudge is easy to prepare on the stovetop and yields perfectly chewy and luscious pieces every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a heavy saucepan, thoroughly combine the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt by stirring until well blended.
- Add milk and heat: Stir in the whole milk and place the pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Boil to soft ball stage: Stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil until it reaches 234°F (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer, ensuring proper fudge consistency.
- Remove from heat and add butter & vanilla: Take the pan off the heat, quickly add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract, and let the mixture cool undisturbed to 110°F, without stirring.
- Beat to thicken: Using a wooden spoon, beat the fudge mixture vigorously until it thickens and loses its glossy appearance, which should take about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Pour and set: Pour the mixture into a buttered 8×8-inch pan, spread it evenly, and allow it to set completely before cutting into 36 squares for serving.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to precisely monitor temperature for best results.
- Beat the mixture until it loses gloss to achieve the perfect fudge texture.
- Butter the pan well to prevent sticking when removing fudge pieces.
- Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- If mixture cools too much before beating, the fudge may not set correctly.
