Best 11 Cocoa Fudge Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Cocoa Fudge, a classic confection that promises a symphony of rich chocolate flavors. Prepared with simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this treat is perfect for home bakers of all skill levels. Discover the secrets of creating a smooth, creamy fudge with a decadent cocoa taste that will tantalize your taste buds. Our recipe also includes variations for those seeking a vegan, gluten-free, or keto-friendly version, ensuring everyone can savor the delightful experience of homemade fudge.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCOA FUDGE SAUCE



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Provided by Dodie Thompson

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Quick & Easy     Fall     Bon Appétit     St. Louis     Missouri     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup whipping cream
2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cocoa and whisk until smooth. Gradually add cream. Stir in sugars and salt. Simmer until mixture is smooth and sugars dissolve, about 3 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Refrigerate. Rewarm by stirring over medium-low heat.)

EASY COCOA FUDGE



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Make and share this Easy Cocoa Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter (Not spread or tub product) or 1/2 cup margarine (Not spread or tub product)
1/3 cup water
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan heat together butter and water just until boiling, stirring to melt butter.
  • Sift together powdered sugar, dry milk powder, coco powder and salt into a large bowl.
  • Add melted butter mixture.
  • Stir until well blended.
  • Stir in chopped nuts.
  • Turn into a buttered 8x8x2 inch pan.
  • Chill several hours.
  • Cut into squares.

PEANUT BUTTER COCOA FUDGE



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"My brother-in-law gave me the recipe for this fast five-ingredient fudge that combines two classic flavors," comments Georgianna Thompson of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania. "It makes a great gift."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
1 cup butter, cubed
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine peanut butter and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla. Spread into buttered 8-in. square pan. Freeze for 30 minutes or just until firm before cutting into squares. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HERSHEY'S OLD FASHIONED RICH COCOA FUDGE



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This is a crumbly, sugary old fashion fudge....from the back of the Hershey's Cocoa can. Cook time is cooling time. If you are having trouble with it "setting up", you probably didn't cook it long enough. I have learned (the hard way!) to not trust my candy thermometer and to use to soft ball stage water test to make sure it is the right temperature. Even under cooking it by 2-3° will result in a soft, sticky mess. It still taste good though. :) Some good suggestions from reviewers: (I highly recommend reading through all the reviews before making this fudge!) - don't try to bring up temp too quickly - a large shallow saucepan works better than a deeper one

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Candy

Time 3h10m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk, no substitute
1/4 cup real butter, no substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil; butter foil.
  • In large heavy saucepan stir together first three ingredients; stir in milk, with a wooden spoon*.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
  • Boil without stirring, to 234 degrees F on a candy thermometer (or until syrup, when dropped in very cold water forms a soft ball which flattens when removed from water). Bulb of candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of pan. (This can take 20-30 minutes).
  • Remove from heat. Add butter & vanilla.
  • DO NOT STIR! Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees F (lukewarm). (This can take 2 to 2-1/2 hours).
  • Beat with wooden spoon until fudge thickens & loses some of its gloss. (This can take 15-20 minutes. It really works best if you have someone to 'tag-team' with.) It starts to look more like frosting than a thick syrup when it is ready.
  • Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Store wrapped loosely in foil in the refrigerator.
  • *it is very important not to use a wire whisk or the fudge will not set up. Also just stir gently, even though the cocoa will stay floating on top, it will mix in as the mixture heats up.

WALNUT BROWNIE LOAF W/COCOA FUDGE FROSTING



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A Diamond California Walnuts recipe, from McCall's Magazine, September 1982. NOTE: 2/3 cup milk can be substituted for the 8 ounce container of plain yogurt -- when using milk, omit baking soda. NOTE: If baking in glass loaf pan, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h34m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour (unsifted)
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt (at room temperature)
1 cup walnuts (toasted and coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4-1/2 cup walnuts (toasted and coarsely chopped, for garnish)

Steps:

  • BROWNIE LOAF DIRECTIONS:.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees (glass) or 350 degrees (metal).
  • Cream butter, sugars and vanilla.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating until mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture in thirds, alternating with yogurt.
  • Stir in chopped walnuts.
  • Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees (glass) or at 350 degrees (metal) for 65-75 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched ~ top may be cracked.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto wire rack and cool completely. Frost with cocoa fudge frosting.
  • COCOA FUDGE FROSTING DIRECTIONS:.
  • Melt butter. Combine butter with cocoa, sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy, adding additional powdered sugar if necessary for spreading consistency.
  • Frost cooled brownie loaf and garnish top with coarsely chopped walnuts.

OLD-FASHIONED COCOA FUDGE



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This is the only chocolate fudge that really tastes like fudge to me. The recipe was printed for years on the can of Hershey's Cocoa powder. I'm so glad my mother had the foresight to write it down because it's no longer on the can. I wanted to pass it along. This fudge has a different texture than most of today's fudge. it's...

Provided by Janice Bartholome

Categories     Candies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 c cocoa powder, unsweetened
3 c sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 c milk
1/4 c butter
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Combine cocoa, sugar, and salt in a 3 quart saucepan.
  • 2. Gradually add milk and bring to a bubbly boil on high heat, stirring constantly.
  • 3. Reduce to medium heat and simmer, without stirring, until mixture reaches 234 degrees or a soft-ball stage.
  • 4. Remove from heat, and add butter and vanilla, but do not stir. Set pan in cold water to cool to 110 degrees. This might take 45 minutes or more. Beat until it thickens and the gloss is about gone.
  • 5. Add 1 cup of chopped nuts, if desired. Pour into buttered pan. (I use an 8x8 glass cake dish).
  • 6. Allow to harden in refrigerator before cutting into squares.

COCOA FUDGE GLAZE



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Small batch fudge glaze; just enough for an 8x8 pan of brownies, a loaf sized cake, or several cupcakes! Make it mocha by adding instant coffee granules, or change up the extract for different flavors! I frosted Recipe #491541 with this mocha glaze!

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Dessert

Time 13m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules (optional)
3 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4-1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional for garnish) or 1/4-1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans (optional for garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium sized saucepan over low heat.
  • In same saucepan, stir in cocoa, salt, powdered sugar, optional instant coffee granules, and milk. Whisk constantly over lowest heat for about a minute.
  • Remove from heat and add extract; whisk well.
  • Whisk until smooth and creamy, only adding additional powdered sugar if more of a frosting-like consistency is desired. Glaze will set up as it cools!
  • Thinly frost cooled brownies, loaf sized cake, or cupcakes while glaze is hot, and garnish with coarsely chopped nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.1, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 60.9, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 14.8, Protein 0.9

HERSHEY'S RICH COCOA FUDGE



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Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Dessert     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Simmer

Yield 36 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups sugar
2/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Line 8-or 9-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Butter foil. 2. Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in heavy 4-quart saucepan; stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to full rolling boil. Boil, without stirring, until mixture reaches 234°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water, forms a soft ball which flattens when removed from water. (Bulb of candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of saucepan.) 3. Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla. DO NOT STIR. Cool at room temperature to 110°F (lukewarm). Beat with wooden spoon until fudge thickens and just begins to lose some of its gloss. Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool completely. Cut into squares. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature. About 36 pieces or 1-3/4 pounds. NOTE: For best results, do not double this recipe. VARIATIONS: NUTTY RICH COCOA FUDGE: Beat cooked fudge as directed. Immediately stir in 1 cup chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts and spread quickly into prepared pan. MARSHMALLOW-NUT COCOA FUDGE: Increase cocoa to 3/4 cup. Cook fudge as directed. Add 1 cup marshmallow creme with butter and vanilla. DO NOT STIR. Cool to 110°F (lukewarm). Beat 8 minutes; stir in 1 cup chopped nuts. Pour into prepared pan. (Fudge does not set until poured into pan.) HIGH ALTITUDE DIRECTIONS: -- Increase milk to 1-2/3 cups -- Use soft ball cold water test for doneness OR Test and read thermometer in boiling water, subtract difference from 212°F. Then subtract that number from 234°F. This is the soft ball temperature for your altitude and thermometer.

COCOA FUDGE COOKIES



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Make and share this Cocoa Fudge Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried tart cherries or 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in microwave at low temperature.
  • Stir in cocoa powder sugar, and brown sugar.
  • Add the yogurt and vanilla extract, stirring gently until mixed.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to chocolate mixture until just combined.
  • Fold in the cherries or chocolate chips at this time.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto a parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet.
  • Press cookies down slightly to flatten (they do not spread much).
  • Bake at 350F for 9-12 minutes or until set and slightly firm at the edges.
  • Cool on the pan for a few minutes to set the bottom then finish cooling them on wire cookie racks.

COCO-COCOA FANTASY FUDGE (CLEAN EATING)



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If you like chocolate, and you like coconut...this is for you! I found this recipe in my Clean Eating Magazine, and had to give it a try! It was super easy to make (only 4 ingredients! Wow!), and tastes wonderful. And the health benefits from eating coconut products make it well worth it, too! It goes well with a glass of red wine, or is a nice treat for the kids. Either way...it was a hit for everyone in our family (young and old).

Provided by MamaMeag

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup coconut butter
1/2 cup raw organic honey (or use a little of each to equal 1/2 cup) or 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (or use a little of each to equal 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
1/2 cup cacao (no sugar added) or 1/2 cup cocoa powder (no sugar added)

Steps:

  • Using a spoon, blend the coconut butter with the honey or syrup ad mix well. (If the coconut butter is too hard, place it in an ovenproof container and set it in a 250 degree oven for a few minutes until softened).
  • Add the vanilla extract, if desired.
  • Stir in the cacao or cocoa powder. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour into an 8x8 inch pan and refrigerate until firm.
  • Cut into 16 pieces and keep cool (living in Vegas, I found that it will melt if left out too long).
  • NOTE: You can also use this mixture as FROSTING! Simply use it before refrigeration and it will spread easily!

COCOA FUDGE



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This is my favorite fudge. I have been making it for over 35 years. I can't have the holidays without it.

Provided by Betty Campisi

Categories     Chocolate

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 c sugar
2/3 c cocoa, unsweetened
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 c evaporated milk
1/4 c margarine
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c pecans, in pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients in medium size pan.
  • 2. Bring to boil continue cooking till soft ball stage. 234 degree soft ball stage.
  • 3. Stirring ocassionaly to keep from burning.
  • 4. Remove from heat add butter,vanilla and pecans.
  • 5. Do not stir for 3-5 minutes
  • 6. Stir and pour in buttered pan
  • 7. cool then cut in squares

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the fudge from scorching.
  • Do not overcook the fudge: Overcooked fudge will be crumbly and dry. To test if the fudge is done, drop a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the fudge forms a soft ball, it is done.
  • Let the fudge cool completely before cutting it: This will help to prevent the fudge from crumbling.
  • Store the fudge in an airtight container: Fudge can be stored at room temperature for up to two weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to four weeks.

Conclusion:

Cocoa fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture, cocoa fudge is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you are making it for a special event or just for a sweet treat, cocoa fudge is sure to be a hit.

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