HERSHEY'S OLD FASHIONED RICH COCOA FUDGE
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
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.
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Hasem Ali
[email protected]This fudge is so rich and chocolatey. It's the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
jiban kumar chaudhary
[email protected]I've been making this fudge for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Abbie
[email protected]This is the best fudge recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Jan Jano
[email protected]This fudge is easy to make and it tastes great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Maira Rubalcava
[email protected]I didn't have any problems making this fudge, but it didn't turn out as creamy as I hoped.
Ambika Bimal
[email protected]This fudge is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Pradip Rai
[email protected]I've tried many fudge recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Michale Franklin
[email protected]This fudge is so rich and creamy. It's the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Pritom Saha
[email protected]I made this fudge for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and they couldn't believe how easy it was to make.
Jegathis
[email protected]This fudge is AMAZING! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a candy store. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.