1 2 3 Fudge Food

CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
• Lightly brush the foil with butter. Lightly brush the bowl of a stand mixer or another large metal bowl with butter. Add 2 tablespoons cut-up butter, the chocolate, extract and salt; set the bowl aside.
• Heat the half-and-half in a medium pot over medium-high heat until hot but not boiling. Stir in the sugar and corn syrup and bring to a boil, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon; boil, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low; run a pastry brush dipped in warm water along the sides of the pan to dissolve any sugar crystals clinging to the pan. Clip a candy thermometer to the pan. Simmer the mixture, undisturbed, until the thermometer registers 234 degrees F to 238 degrees F, 20 to 30 minutes, watching the temperature closely as cooking times may vary. (This is the "soft-ball stage." To test for doneness, drop some of the mixture into cold water; you should be able to roll it into a soft ball.)
• Quickly pour the sugar mixture over the chocolate-butter mixture in the bowl (do not scrape the sides or bottom of the saucepan in case any sugar crystals formed). Clean the candy thermometer, then clip it to the bowl. Let the chocolate mixture cool, undisturbed, until it registers 110 degrees F to 115 degrees F, about 1 hour. (For faster cooling, set the bowl in a larger bowl of cold water.)
• Brush the paddle attachment or mixer beaters with butter. Beat the mixture on medium speed until just incorporated, about 1 minute. Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat until the fudge just begins to lose its sheen and hold its shape, 5 to 15 minutes. Do not overmix or the fudge will become hard. Use a buttered rubber spatula to scrape the fudge into the prepared pan and pat into an even layer; smooth the top.
• Press one or more toppings into the fudge, if desired (about 3/4 cup total). Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then score the fudge into small squares with a knife. For the best texture, let sit at least 1 more hour before slicing. Wrap leftover fudge in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature, or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• Toppings: Crushed sandwich cookies, crushed graham crackers, white chocolate chips, sprinkles, peanut butter drizzle, or mini marshmallows.

EASIEST PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE EVER!

Steps:

• In a saucepan, slowly bring the milk and sugar to a boil over medium low heat.
• Boil for exactly 2 and a half minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
• Remove from heat, stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
• Mix until smooth.
• Pour into greased 8" x 8" pan, and let cool before cutting. Enjoy!

5-MINUTE FUDGE

Steps:

• Mix milk, sugar and salt in a heavy saucepan, over med-high heat.
• Heat to boiling.
• Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat, and add other ingredients.
• Stir until marshmallows are all melted.
• Pour into buttered 9" square pan.
• Cool and cut into squares.

SEE'S FUDGE CANDY (THE " ORIGINAL" RECIPE!)

Steps:

• Mix 4 1/2 cups sugar with one (1) can evaporated milk.
• Boil 7 to 8 minutes, stirring often (rolling boil).
• Mix together in a large bowl; 3 packages chocolate chips, 7 oz. jar marshmallow cream, 1/2 lb. melted margarine.
• Cream margarine and marshmallow together and add chocolate chips.
• Pour hot mixture over chocolate mixture.
• After chocolate has melted, add 2 cups of nuts and 1 teaspoons of vanilla, blend well, pour into buttered pans and chill in refrigerator.
• Cut into squares before firm.
• This recipe makes about 5 lbs of fudge.
• No one has attempted a calorie count, but it's estimated that each piece contains about 47 gazillion calories. Dieters, beware!

FUDGE

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter or margarine in large microwaveable bowl. Zap in microwave on medium until chips are melted, about 3-5 minute, stirring once or twice during cooking. Stir in nuts, if desired.
• Pour into well-greased 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Refrigerate until set.

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
• Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
• Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
• Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
• Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.

PAULA DEEN'S 5 MINUTE FUDGE

Steps:

• Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add in chocolate chips; cook until melted.
• Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows, vanilla and nuts. Mix well.
• Pour into a 8-inch pan. Cool cut into squares.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease an 8 by 8-inch pan with butter. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, chocolate, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter, half-and-half, and corn syrup. Over medium heat, stir with a wooden spoon until sugar is dissolved and chocolate is melted. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and boil for 3 minutes. Remove the cover and attach a candy thermometer to the pot. Cook until the thermometer reads 234 degrees F. Remove from the heat and add the remaining butter. Do not stir. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes or until it drops to 130 degrees F. Add vanilla and nuts, if desired, and mix until well-blended and the shiny texture becomes matte. Pour into the prepared pan. Let sit in cool dry area until firm. Cut into 1-inch pieces and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

2 INGREDIENT 3 MINUTE FUDGE

Steps:

• Melt chocolate chips and add frosting stirring quickly, as it will set up as you stir.
• Press into buttered 8x8 pan, refrigerate for about 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into 2 inch squares.