Chocolate Fudge Dessert
Southern

Chocolate Fudge

Rich and creamy old fashioned chocolate fudge made on the stovetop.

30
Total Min
20
Cook Min
24
Servings
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 3.00 cup sugar
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.13 tsp salt
  • 1.50 cup whole milk
  • 4.00 tbsp butter
  • 1.50 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.00 cup pecans

Instructions

  1. 1

    Butter an 8x8 baking dish.

  2. 2

    Combine sugar, cocoa, salt, and milk in a heavy saucepan.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

  4. 4

    Cook without stirring until mixture reaches 235-240°F on a candy thermometer.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat.

  6. 6

    Add butter and vanilla but do not stir.

  7. 7

    Cool to 110°F without disturbing.

  8. 8

    Beat vigorously until fudge thickens and loses its gloss.

  9. 9

    Stir in pecans if using.

  10. 10

    Pour into prepared dish.

  11. 11

    Cool until firm.

  12. 12

    Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (24 servings)
Calories 228
Total Fat11g
Saturated Fat2g
Cholesterol7mg
Sodium23mg
Total Carbohydrate36g
Dietary Fiber5g
Total Sugars31g
Protein3g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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