Grannys Fudge Food

OLD FASHIONED CREAMY COCOA FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8"x8" pan** (See Notes) with parchment or non-stick foil with a piece that is long enough to line the bottom and come up and over two opposite sides of the pan. (use these as "handles" to get the cooled fudge out of the pan). Spray with pan spray. You can also spray or butter the pan well, but using parchment or non-stick foil will make it easier to get the fudge out of the pan.
• Place the sugar, cocoa powder, corn syrup, salt and milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan that is much larger than you think you need. 3 quart size will work just fine.
• Stir well, and cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. You can stir it and scrape the sides of the pan until it starts to boil.
• Allow the mixture to boil until it reaches 234F. This is just under the soft ball stage, but this is the correct temperature for making cocoa fudge. (If you're making chocolate fudge, cook to 238F, which is the soft ball stage.)
• Move the pan off the burner and drop in the butter and the vanilla. Don't stir them in (if you stir too soon, you'll end up with grainy fudge).
• Let the mixture cool to 110F. The pan will feel warm but by no means hot. If you're using a "leave-in" candy thermometer, there will be no question. If you don't have one, occasionally check the temperature with your instant read thermometer (that's what I do).
• Once the candy has cooled to the correct temperature, begin stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon. You can also scoop up a bunch of the warm candy and let it pour back into the pot. This will make you feel fancy, and it will help to bring the temperature of the candy down more quickly. Keep stirring and stirring until the candy is just starting to lose its gloss and thicken up.
• Dump in the pecans if using, and stir them in quickly.
• Scrape the now-quite-thick fudge into the pan and moosh it into the corners with a spatula. I sprinkled some flaky sea salt on top of mine. You can too if you want. Or not.
• Allow the candy to set up for at least an hour before slicing with a sharp knife.
• Store at room temperature in a tightly-sealed container for 3-4 days. But it will be gone before then.

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Put first three ingredients in a sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil, while stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and add chips.
• With a wire whip beat until creamy and cooled.
• Add chopped pecans if desired.

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED FUDGE

Steps:

• 1. In saucepan combine sugar, milk, salt, chocolate squares and corn syrup.
• 2. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
• 3. Cook until temperature reaches 238* or until the water test is proven (1 tsp. of mixture in a bowl of cold water is dropped in and forms a soft ball and when squeezed by fingers are flattened).
• 4. Remove from heat and drop in butter but do not stir then cool without stirring.
• 5. Add vanilla then with a wooden spoon beat until candy looses sheen then add nuts if desired.
• 6. Pour into a 8 x 8 square pan and cool completely and cut into squares.

MY GRANDMA'S PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Mix together the peanut butter and marshmallow cream in a bowl; set aside. Lightly grease a square glass dish with butter.
• Stir together the sugar and milk in a saucepan over medium-high heat; stirring occasionally, bring to a boil at 234 degrees F (110 degrees C) and then immediately remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter mixture and the vanilla; pour into the prepared dish and allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

GRANNY'S FUDGE

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, butter and milk in large saucepan.
• Let boil stirring frequently at medium heat until soft ball stage.
• Add chocolate chips.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir until chips dissolve.
• Add marshmallows, walnuts and vanilla.
• Stir well.
• Pour into 9 x 13 pan.
• Put in refrigerator to cool.
• Cut when hard.

GRANDMA LORI'S OLD-FASHIONED FUDGE

Steps:

• Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch square pan.
• Combine dry ingredients in heavy 4 quart saucepan.
• Stir in milk.
• Bring to a "bubbly" boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
• Boil, without stirring, to 234 degrees (soft ball stage). Remove from heat. Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees.
• Beat with wooden spoon until thickens and loses gloss.
• Quickly spread in prepared pan.

GRANDMA'S FUDGE NUGGETS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate chips, stir in corn syrup and vanilla.
• Stir in gradually, evaporated milk and sugar.
• Add wafer crumbs and nuts; mix well.
• Let stand about 30 minutes. Then shape into 1 inch balls and roll in additional ground nuts or coconut.
• Chill or freeze.

GRANNYS FUDGE

Steps:

• 1. Line a 9x13 pan with foil and butter the foil. set aside In a large heat proof bowl. combine the candy bars, chocolate chips,and Marshmellow creme. Set aside. In a large saucepan over med. heat. Combine the Milk, Sugar, and remaining butter. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. boil and stir for 41/2 min. Pour over chocolate mixture stir until smooth and creamy. Stir in walnuts if desired. Cove and refrigerate until firm

MILLIONAIRE FUDGE

Steps:

• Lay a long row of waxed paper on the counter for when fudge is spooned out of the pan.
• In a mixing bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and marshmallow whip; set aside. (My Mother added her ingredients to a large mixing bowl)
• In a heavy large saucepan, add sugar, milk; bring to boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Take off heat and pour mixture over the semi-sweet chips and marshmallow whip; beating on medium speed until mixture is creamy and smooth. (My Mother mixed her's by hand) Be sure not to overbeat. Add pecans and fold in.
• The mixture will set up as it cools. Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop fudge and lay on prepared waxed paper or you can use two tablespoons; scoop with one and push the fudge out with the other one. Continue until all the fudge has been scooped out of the pan.
• Cool completely before moving them to a container.