Butter Fudge Food

CHOCOLATE BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• If your pecans aren't toasted, you'll want to do that first - you can do that by throwing them in a skillet with a couple tbsp butter (this is in addition to the butter needed for the fudge) and sprinkling them with brown sugar - cook them over medium heat until brown. Allow them to cool on wax paper while you make the fudge.
• Please note: if you decide not to include the pecans, consider doubling the recipe - if you don't, the fudge will only be a little over 1/2" deep.
• Grease an 8x8 pan.
• In large pot, put butter, cream, sugar, salt, and ground chocolate and over medium heat stirring frequently until boiling lightly.
• Reduce heat slightly - just enough to keep a low boil - and continue boiling for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
• After 5 minutes, remove from heat and stir in vanilla then powdered sugar (a little at a time).
• Beat until smooth (if you didn't sift your sugar - it won't go completely smooth, but will still taste great).
• Add pecans and pour into 8x8 pan.
• Cool for 30 min or until set (put it in the fridge for faster setting.
• Slice and enjoy :).
• A fun modification to the recipe is to prepare it without the pecans, allow it to set until soft, then roll into one inch balls, put them in the freezer until hard (about 30 min), and then roll them in melted white, milk or dark chocolate chips. Then allow them to set (the fridge can speed that up). The white chocolate set the best. See the picture above.

BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Mix sugar, water, butter and condensed milk together in a somewhat tall pot (the mixture rises quickly) and bring to a gentle boil. While the fudge is boiling, stir continously with a wooden spoon for about half an hour, to ensure no sugar burns to the bottom of the pot.
• Nearing the half-hour mark, the fudge should then have become greatly reduced in quantity, thick, sticky, and most importantly, should have the typical darker "brown" colour of fudge (but dark muddy brown means it's turned into toffee). It's better to leave it on longer if unsure, than to take it off the boil prematurely.
• Once it looks ready, take off the boil, add the Vanilla Essence, and beat thoroughly for a minute, then pour mixture into a greased baking tray and allow to cool.
• for at least 6 hours.
• Cut into squares once cooled properly (could take up to 6 hours). The result should be a fudge that is solid, but crumbly around the edges when you cut it (as opposed to the soft and chewy Nougat variety). It should also have a grainy texture. It may take a few attempts to perfect this recipe in a way you enjoy it the most; also note that if your mixture turns into toffee or fails completely, it's best to try again another day with new ingredients as failures often happen for no discernable reason.

BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• SUPPLIES & UTENSILS:.
• 8x8 pan.
• aluminum foil.
• measuring cups & spoons.
• medium to large saucepan.
• candy thermometer.
• electric mixer with paddle attachment, hand-held mixer or wooden spoon.
• scraper.
• airtight container.
• COOKING DIRECTIONS:.
• I pre-measure out all my ingredients first, so I don't have to fumble around (I'm prone to spilling things!) during the assembly & cooking phases.
• Line the pan with aluminum foil.
• Melt butter over medium to high heat, stirring occasionally so it doesn't scorch on the bottom.
• The butter, when cooked correctly, should smell toasty and have a golden brown, nutty color.
• Add sugar, milk & corn syrup to the butter.
• Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Using the candy thermometer, cook to 235 degrees (soft ball).
• Cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.
• Scrape the candy into the electric mixer & beat the candy until it becomes thick, creamy & isn't shiny. If you mix by hand or hand-held mixer, be prepared for it to take longer. WARNING: If you over-beat it, the texture becomes grainy.
• Add the vanilla.
• Add the nuts (if using).
• Scrape the fudge into the lined pan & smooth the top evenly.
• Let the fudge set firm, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
• When the fudge is set, cut it into small 1 inch squares.
• Store the fudge in airtight container at room temperature for a week or in the refrigerator for up to a month.

COOKIE BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides; lightly coat the foil with cooking spray. Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Combine the white chocolate, cookie butter and salt in a large heatproof bowl and set it over the saucepan (do not let the bowl touch the water). Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. (Reduce the heat if steam sputters around the bowl - you want to prevent any water from getting in the chocolate and causing it to seize.)
• Remove the bowl from the pan and stir in the molasses. Wipe the water from the bottom of the bowl, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly with a rubber spatula and top with white nonpareils. Let set at room temperature, 1 to 2 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled but not hard, about 30 minutes.
• Lift the fudge out of the baking dish and peel off the foil. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife. (If the fudge is too hard or starts to crack when cut, let soften slightly at room temperature, 10 to 20 minutes.)

BUTTERMILK PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter a large plate and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, bring the sugar, buttermilk, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook to the soft ball stage, removing from the heat immediately when the candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees. Add the vanilla and peanut butter, and stir with a wooden spoon to blend. Then beat energetically with the spoon until the fudge begins to lose its gloss and starts to thicken. Pour quickly onto the plate. Allow to cool to room temperature before cutting.

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Combine the butter and peanut butter in a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 2 minutes on high. Stir and microwave on high for 2 more minutes. (Use caution when removing this mixture from the microwave, it will be very hot.) Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine with a wooden spoon. The mixture will become hard to stir and lose its sheen. Spread into a buttered 8 by 8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Fold the excess parchment paper so it covers the surface of the fudge and refrigerate until cool, about 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

BUTTER PECAN FUDGE

Steps:

• Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large saucepan, bring the butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
• Allow to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pan from the heat.
• Stir in the pecans and vanilla.
• Add the confections' sugar and stir until smooth and well combined.
• Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
• Allow to cool to room temperature then cut into 1-inch squares and serve, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

PEANUT BUTTER MICROWAVE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a baking dish with parchment or waxed paper.
• Combine peanut butter and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and thoroughly combined. Allow mixture to sit and cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Mix in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until well incorporated. Press into the prepared dish and place in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving, or overnight for a firmer fudge.

CLASSIC FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter and line a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment. Put the butter, condensed milk, sugar and milk in a large saucepan over a low heat. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves.
• Increase the heat and bring to the boil. Bubble for 10 mins, stirring all the time until the mixture reaches 115C on a sugar or probe thermometer. Remove from the heat and leave to cool to 110C. Add the vanilla, then beat in a stand mixer or with an electric hand whisk until it cools to 60C. This will help break up any large sugar crystals. The fudge should be thick and matte-looking.
• Spoon the fudge into the prepared tin and press down with a spoon to smooth the surface. Leave to set, then cut into squares. Will keep for up to three weeks in an airtight container.

BUTTER PECAN FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
• Combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and salt in a saucepan; pour in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring until butter melts and sugar is dissolved. Let mixture boil, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
• Remove saucepan from heat; add vanilla extract and mix well. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold pecans into fudge.
• Pour fudge into prepared pan and cool until firm, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch squares.

EASIEST PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Pour over confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth; pour into an 8x8 inch dish. Chill until firm and cut into squares.

GRANDMA'S CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Sift sugar through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl.
• Heat butter and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine and cook until bubbles appear on the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in salt and vanilla extract. Pour over powdered sugar in the bowl. Mix together using a spatula until smooth.
• Spread mixture into an 8x8-inch baking pan lined with plastic wrap. Wrap fully and refrigerate until firm enough to cut but not too hard, 1 to 3 hours.
• Unwrap fudge and cut into small cubes. Let warm up on the counter before cutting if needed.

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!

FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 18cm square tin with greaseproof paper.
• Put the milk, sugar and butter in a heavy-based saucepan. Heat slowly, stirring all the time, until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.
• Bring to the boil for 15-20 minutes, stirring all the time. When the mixture rises dramatically take it off the heat, stirring all the time until the mixture goes back down.
• When the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (115°C on a temperature probe) remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Leave to cool for 5 minutes.
• Beat the mixture with a spoon for a few minutes until it starts to thicken and the gloss disappears. Pour the mixture immediately into the tin and leave to set at room temperature.
• Once set, cut the fudge into small pieces and store in a sealed container.

TIGER BUTTER FUDGE CANDY

Steps:

• Combine white chocolate and peanut butter in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, and cook until chocolate and peanut butter melt, stirring constantly.
• Spread mixture onto a waxed paper-lined 15- x 10- x 1-inch jellyroll pan.
• Pour semisweet chocolate over peanut butter mixture, and swirl through with a knife.
• Chill until firm.
• Cut into 1 1/2- x 1-inch pieces.
• Store in refrigerator.