Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Food

OLD FASHIONED FUDGE - A 15-MINUTE RECIPE!

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square baking dish with HEAVY DUTY foil, allowing excess to overhang (see picture). Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• In a medium heat-proof bowl add chocolates, baking soda, and salt. Toss until baking soda is evenly distributed. Pour in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla; stir. Place bowl over a 4-quart saucepan with 2 cups of simmering water. Stir constantly until chocolate is almost completely melted and a few small pieces remain about 2-4 minutes.
• Take the bowl off the heat and stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth about 2 minutes. Fold in walnuts. Pour fudge into prepared pan and spread to make an even layer. Chill until set, about 2 hours. Use foil overhang to lift foil from pan and cut into squares.

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Prepare a baking pan or mold before starting. Brush the mold with a thin layer of butter and place a layer of plastic wrap into the mold.
• Combine the sugar, salt, butter, whole milk, heavy cream and light corn syrup in a sauce pot and begin to heat it over low heat, stirring often. Brush the sides of the pot down with clean water to remove any undissolved sugar that builds.
• When the liquid is hot, whisk in the cocoa powder. Wash down the sides of the pot with your brush and clean water.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, and stop whisking, which can create premature crystallization.
• Let the mixture cook to 234ºF/112C.
• Remove the sauce pot from the heat and let is sit for 30 seconds to allow the boiling to settle.
• Pour the fudge into a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and add the chocolate.
• Begin mixing on the slowest speed until it thickens and just starts to lose its shine. This is going to take about 10min. depending on the batch size, speed of the mixer and temperature in your kitchen.
• Pour the fudge into the baking pan/mold. I let it set for just a minute or two and then cover it with another layer of plastic wrap to touch so it doesn't form a skin while setting.
• Let the fudge set in the fridge for 30min to 1 hour. To remove the fudge from the mold, I run the mold upside down under hot water, which warms the layer of butter I added and allows you to remove the fudge easily.
• Trim the fudge and cut as desired. Coat the top of the fudge with a light coat of the sea salt and gently press it into the fudge.

OLD-FASHIONED FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter an 8 or 9 inch square pan. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt; mix well. In a heavy saucepan, cook butter or margarine until golden brown; remove from heat. Add sugar mixture; mix well. Stir in vinegar and milk; return to heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cover and boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in chocolate. Insert a candy thermometer and cook, uncovered to soft ball stage, 238 degrees F ( 114 degrees C). Remove from heat; add vanilla and do not stir. Let it sit until pan is lukewarm and easy to hold.
• With a sturdy wooden spoon, beat the fudge until it loses is shine.
• With buttered hands, quickly press mixture into prepared pan. Let cool slightly before cutting. Keep fudge covered tightly with plastic wrap.

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil.
• Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in a heavy 4-quart saucepan.
• Stir in whole milk.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
• Boil without stirring until mixture reaches 234 degrees on a candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball.
• Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Do Not Stir. Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees.
• Stir in pecans.
• Beat with a wooden spoon until fudge thickens and just begins to loose some of its gloss.
• Quickly spread into prepared pan.
• Cool completely.
• Cut into square.
• Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.

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.

OLD FASHIONED HARD FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 8 or 9-inch square pan with foil. Generously grease the foil with butter. Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Mix well. Using a wooden spoon (do not use a whisk), stir in the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until the milk comes to a full, rolling boil. Let it boil without stirring until it reaches 234 degrees F on a candy thermometer (soft ball stage, drop a small amount in very cold water to test it - it should form a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water). Remove the pan from the heat. Add the butter and vanilla to the saucepan but DO NOT STIR. Just let the mixture sit until it has reached 110-120 degrees F. Once cooled, beat the fudge with the wooden spoon until it thickens and has lost some of its glossiness. Quickly spread the fudge in the greased pan. Let cool slowly (do not rush the cooling process or it may not set up) then cut into squares when completely cooled. Store the fudge wrapped loosely in foil in the refrigerator. cook's notes You can use other flavor extracts in place of vanilla (peppermint, caramel, strawberry, coffee, etc). Add-ins such as dried fruit or nuts can be added as it sets. Do not use margarine as it has a higher water content that can keep the fudge from setting up properly.

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square pan with foil or wax or parchment paper and grease the inside with softened butter.
• Combine the chocolate chips, condensed milk and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and stir the vanilla and the nuts, if using, into the chocolate mixture. Pour it into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
• Let the fudge sit in a very cool dry place until the fudge has set, or if your room is warm, chill but only after it comes to room temperature, about 1 hour more.
• Cut into 1-inch squares and serve. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or in the fridge if it's not all that cool in your kitchen. Let come to room temp just before serving. Makes 64 pieces.

OLD FASHIONED FUDGE

Steps:

• Lightly butter an 8 by 8 or 9 by 9 inch pan.
• In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, combine sugar, salt, cocoa, milk, and corn syrup. Cook, stirring, over medium heat, until sugar dissolves.
• Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, to 234°F on a candy thermometer, or until a little in cold water forms a soft ball.
• Remove from heat. Add butter, but do not stir. Let cool to 110°F on a candy thermometer, or until outside of pan feels lukewarm.
• Add vanilla. With a wooden spoon, beat fudge until it becomes creamy and is no longer glossy. Quickly stir in nuts.
• Turn evenly into prepared pan. Refrigerate, covered, until firm (about 2 hours). With a sharp knife, cut into squares.

DAD'S OLD FASHIONED FUDGE

Steps:

• Lightly grease a 8 x 10 baking pan and line with parchment paper making sure parchment overlaps sides for easy removal later. Set aside.
• In a 8 quart pot combine sugar, evaporated milk, half & half and vanilla. Place pan over medium heat stirring constantly for 6 1/2 mins. Mixture should come to a rapid boil for a full 2 mins. (IMPORTANT See Note #1 below) Take off heat. Add butter and continue stirring while adding in chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is completely smooth. Stir in walnuts.
• Pour chocolate mixture evenly into lined pan. Chill for at least 2 hours.
• Once chilled gently run butter knife along sides of pan to loosen. Carefully remove fudge and loosen parchment from sides. With a large sharp knife carefully cut into small pieces. Keep refrigerated for a longer shelf life of up to 1 month.

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Grease an 8 inch square pan, or line pan with heavy-duty foil and grease foil.
• In a mid-sized heavy saucepan over a low heat, melt the chocolate with the milk.
• Add in the sugar, corn syrup and salt.
• Stir continuously until mixture is boiling.
• Reduce heat and continue to cook - without stirring - until mixture reaches 230* F on a candy thermometer. (If you don't have a candy thermometer, you will know your mixture is done when a teaspoonful of the mixture forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water.).
• Remove from heat as soon as mixture has reached desired temperature.
• Add in the vanilla essence and the butter, but do not stir.
• Allow mixture to cool in saucepan until it reaches 110* F on your candy thermometer. (If you don't have a candy thermometer, cool mixture until it is lukewarm.).
• Once mixture has reached desired temperature, beat it with a wooden spoon until the mixture begins to lose its gloss and starts to thicken (approximately 15 minutes).
• Pour into pan. Allow mixture to stand until cool and hard.
• Turn fudge out of the pan and onto a cutting board and cut into squares.

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, and salt, and stir or whisk to mix everything well.
• Add the butter and place over medium heat, stirring to melt the butter and mix everything together into a smooth, brown sauce.
• Add the milk, stir well, and bring the frosting to a boil, stirring often and adjust the heat to maintain an active but gentle boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
• When the frosting begins to thicken, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla and set it aside to cool for about 20 minutes.
• Beat the frosting just until it thickens and looks shiny, and then spread it over the cake or the layers you want to ice.

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Completely mix sugar& cocoa together in large non-stick pan.
• Add milk and stir'til completely mixed in with cocoa mixture.
• Place over medium heat; stirring constantly bring to a boil and continue boiling and stirring until mixture reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer.
• Stir in butter and vanilla.
• (If desired stir in nuts, now).
• Pour into greased 9x9x2-inch pan.
• Chill'til hardened, cut into desired size pieces.

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Mix in a sauce pan the chocolate, brown and granulated sugars, milk and corn syrup.
• Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
• Cook, stirring occasionally (to prevent scorching) to the soft ball stage (234°-240°F on a candy thermometer), or until mixture forms a soft ball when a small amount is dropped into cold water.
• During cooking, occasionally wash down crystals from sides of pan.
• Remove from heat, add the butter and let stand until mixture is cool.
• Do not jar the pan or stir during cooling.
• When cool, beat until candy begins to lose its glossy appearance.
• Add the vanilla extract and nuts.
• Pour into a greased 8x8x2-inch pan and allow to cool completely.
• Cut into squares.
• Makes about 1 pound of candy.

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.