Chocolate Fudge

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

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.

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