HERSHEY'S OLD FASHIONED RICH COCOA FUDGE
This is a crumbly, sugary old fashion fudge....from the back of the Hershey's Cocoa can. Cook time is cooling time. If you are having trouble with it "setting up", you probably didn't cook it long enough. I have learned (the hard way!) to not trust my candy thermometer and to use to soft ball stage water test to make sure it is the right temperature. Even under cooking it by 2-3° will result in a soft, sticky mess. It still taste good though. :) Some good suggestions from reviewers: (I highly recommend reading through all the reviews before making this fudge!) - don't try to bring up temp too quickly - a large shallow saucepan works better than a deeper one
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Candy
Time 3h10m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil; butter foil.
- In large heavy saucepan stir together first three ingredients; stir in milk, with a wooden spoon*.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
- Boil without stirring, to 234 degrees F on a candy thermometer (or until syrup, when dropped in very cold water forms a soft ball which flattens when removed from water). Bulb of candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of pan. (This can take 20-30 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Add butter & vanilla.
- DO NOT STIR! Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees F (lukewarm). (This can take 2 to 2-1/2 hours).
- Beat with wooden spoon until fudge thickens & loses some of its gloss. (This can take 15-20 minutes. It really works best if you have someone to 'tag-team' with.) It starts to look more like frosting than a thick syrup when it is ready.
- Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool.
- Cut into squares.
- Store wrapped loosely in foil in the refrigerator.
- *it is very important not to use a wire whisk or the fudge will not set up. Also just stir gently, even though the cocoa will stay floating on top, it will mix in as the mixture heats up.
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Jesse Lejarzar
[email protected]This is the best fudge recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Stephanie Philip
[email protected]This fudge is so good, it's hard to resist eating the whole batch in one sitting!
Reginald Wilson
[email protected]I love that this fudge is made with simple ingredients. I always have them on hand, so I can make it anytime I want.
Obianuju Okoye
[email protected]This fudge is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and just because.
Park Jisung
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fudge, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and addictive.
Amber Black
[email protected]This fudge is the best I've ever had! It's so rich and chocolatey, and it melts in your mouth.
Orville Tagtag
[email protected]This fudge is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always perfect.
psalm d adekolu
[email protected]I made this fudge for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Karabo Phepheng
[email protected]This fudge is amazing! It's so creamy and smooth, and the chocolate flavor is out of this world. I highly recommend it.
Athar Ali
[email protected]I've been making this fudge for years and it's always a hit! It's the perfect combination of sweet and chocolatey.
John Grace
[email protected]This fudge was so easy to make and turned out perfectly! It's rich, creamy, and chocolatey, just like I like it. I will definitely be making this again.