Here’s a classic recipe for Old Fashioned Fudge—rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet. 🍫✨
🥘 Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
🥄 Instructions
- Prepare pan
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. - Cook sugar mixture
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Stir constantly until butter melts. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring continuously. - Add chocolate
Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until completely melted. - Add flavor & nuts
Stir in vanilla extract and optional nuts. Mix well. - Pour into pan
Spread evenly into prepared pan. - Cool & set
Let fudge cool at room temperature until firm, about 2–3 hours. Cut into squares.
✨ Tips
- Stir constantly while boiling to prevent burning and graininess.
- For a creamier texture, use a candy thermometer and remove from heat when mixture reaches 234–240°F (soft-ball stage).
- Can store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
If you want, I can give a microwave version of this fudge that’s ready in under 10 minutes—super quick and still creamy. Do you want me to do that?
