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Root Beer Float Fudge

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
1 hr 5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 16 small squares (9-inch square slab)
Calories: 284 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons root beer extract/flavoring
  • 2 ½ cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

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  1. In a 4-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, cream, milk and salt. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pot and cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof rubber spatula, until the mixture reaches 236 degree F on the thermometer. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla and root beer extracts.
  2. Pour the mixture into a 9X13-inch baking pan (you’ll be mixing it again later). Leave the pan undisturbed to cool at room temperature for about an hour. (Do not stir during this step or the fudge can turn to sugar.)
  3. When cool enough, pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl and mix on medium speed or by hand using a wooden spoon. If using a mixer, it will require approximately 3 minutes of mixing. Mixing by hand will take about 6 minutes. When the fudge begins to lighten in color, lose a bit of it’s shine and thicken slightly, stir in the mini marshmallows and stop mixing.
  4. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan, pour in the mixture, and spread evenly with an offset spatula. Allow the fudge to set and crystallize for 1 hour or longer at room temperature. It will lighten in color as it cools. Cut into desired pieces and serve. The fudge should be stored tightly covered at room temperature or refrigerated tightly sealed for longer storage.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Small Square Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 168mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 64g (128%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16small squares (9-inch square slab)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Small Square
Calories 284kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 64g 128%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.