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Old Fashioned Fudge
Make old-fashioned fudge like a pro with our simple, science-backed recipe for smooth and creamy fudge made using just 6 ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cooling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 36 pieces
Calories: 92 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar and 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder until evenly combined. Add 1 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup light corn syrup, then stir to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 235–238°F on a candy thermometer (soft-ball stage).
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool undisturbed until it reaches at least 180°F. Once cooled, add 1/2 cup salted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir briskly for 1 minute or until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Let it cool completely at room temperature until set. Once firm, cut into small squares and serve.
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Notes
- If you don’t have a thermometer, you can test by dropping a small spoonful of the hot mixture into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when pressed between your fingers, it’s ready.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
92kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
26mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
176IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 176IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.