Old Fashioned Fudge, Don’t Lose This!

🍫 Old-Fashioned Fudge (Don’t Lose This!)

Rich, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth—this is the classic stovetop fudge that tastes like it came straight from grandma’s kitchen.

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🧾 Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup milk (or evaporated milk for richer taste)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2–1 cup cocoa powder or 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Cook the base
   • In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and salt.
   • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Boil to soft-ball stage
   • Let it boil for about 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
     (If you have a thermometer: ~115°C / 240°F)
3. Add chocolate
   • Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder or chocolate chips until smooth.
4. Add vanilla
   • Stir in vanilla (and nuts if using).
5. Beat the fudge
   • Let it cool slightly, then beat until it thickens and loses its glossy shine.
6. Set
   • Pour into a greased pan and let it cool completely before cutting.

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😋 Tips for perfect fudge:

• Don’t rush the boiling stage—this is key to texture
• Beating at the right time gives that classic creamy finish
• If it’s too soft, it may need more cooking; too crumbly = overcooked

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🍬 Flavor variations:

• Peanut butter swirl 🥜
• Marshmallow fluff fudge
• Coffee or espresso twist ☕

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If you want, I can also give you a no-fail beginner version, a microwave shortcut, or a viral Facebook-style story caption 🍫