Description
Rich, creamy, and deeply chocolatey, this Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge is a nostalgic, homemade treat made the traditional way—without condensed milk—for a smooth, firm texture and pure chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for greasing the pan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8-inch square baking pan with butter and set it aside.
- In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring and cook until it reaches 234°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and let it cool undisturbed until it reaches about 110°F.
- Add butter and vanilla without stirring. Once slightly cooled, beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its gloss.
- Quickly pour the fudge into the prepared pan and spread evenly before it sets.
- Once completely cool and firm, cut into small squares.
Notes
- Do not stir while boiling to avoid grainy texture.
- Use a candy thermometer for best results.
- Optional: Add nuts, peppermint extract, sea salt, or peanut butter for variations.
- Cool completely before cutting to ensure clean squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
