Old Time Chocolate Fudge By Paula Deen Food

OLD TIME CHOCOLATE FUDGE BY PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Butter a 1 1/2-quart glass dish.
• Mix sugar and cocoa; add syrup and milk.
• Cook in saucepan over medium heat until soft ball forms 234 to 240 degrees on a candy thermometer.
• Remove from heat.
• Add butter, nuts and vanilla.
• Beat with mixer or by hand.
• Pour into prepared dish and cut into squares.
• Work fast because mixture thickens quickly.

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.

5-MINUTE FUDGE

Steps:

• Combine sugar, milk, butter, salt and chocolate chips in a saucepan and heat until chocolate is melted.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and marshmallows until melted; mix well. Pour into shallow 8-inch square pan to cool; cut into squares.
• Yields approximately 16 to 24 pieces, or about 2 1/2 pounds of candy.
• A Note From the Test Kitchen: If you're having trouble with your fudge setting up, try combining the sugar, milk, butter and salt first, boiling for 5 minutes while stirring, and then add the chocolate and stir until melted. Follow the directions as written from there.

OLD FASHIONED FUDGE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a saucepan melt the stick of butter and the chocolate.
• Add a cup of sugar.
• Beat two eggs in a separate bowl.
• Take the chocolate mixture off of the stove and mix two tablespoons or so of the chocolate to the eggs to temper them.
• Now you can add the eggs to the chocolate without fear of them scrambling!
• Pour into a pie shell and bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.

PAULA DEEN'S ULTIMATE EASY CHOCOLATE-PEANUT FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease an 8" square baking dish with butter, oil or cooking spray. Line with waxed paper, leaving the edges of the waxed paper to hang over the edges of the dish.
• In a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the chocolate chips with the milk over medium low heat. Stir in the butter until completely melted. Stir in the peanuts, vanilla and salt. Using a rubber spatula spread the mixture on the bottom of the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours. Using a hot, dry knife, cut into 1" squares.

MAMA'S QUICKER FUDGE FROSTING (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine butter, cocoa, and milk; bring to a boil.
• Add sugar and vanilla; beat well until smooth.
• Note: If frosting becomes too stiff, add 1 drop of water at a time to desired consistency.
• Frost cake and sprinkle on nuts, if desired.