A rich and creamy chocolate fudge recipe that brings back the nostalgic taste of old-fashioned treats. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or just because!
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
16 Servings
- 120 g butter
- 600 g granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 120 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 240 ml whole milk
Directions
Step 1
Butter a 9x9 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and milk.
Step 3
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
Step 4
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer without stirring until the mixture reaches 238°F (114°C) on a candy thermometer.
Step 5
Remove from heat and let it cool to 110°F (43°C) without stirring.
Step 6
Add the vanilla extract and salt. Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its gloss.
Step 7
Pour the fudge into the prepared baking dish and let it cool completely before cutting into squares.