Old-Fashioned Fudge
Old-fashioned fudge is that rich, cocoa-deep treat our grandmas made on the stovetop, stirring like their lives depended on it. It sets into pure nostalgic perfection—simple ingredients, big flavor, and zero fancy gadgets needed.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 stick of salted butter
- 12 ounce Carnation Evaporated Milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- nuts are optional
Instructions
- 1. Butter an 8x8 or similar baking dish and set aside.2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder.3. Add the butter and evaporated milk to the saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a full rolling boil.4. Once boiling, begin timing and continue stirring constantly for 7 minutes.5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract (and nuts, if using).6. Continue stirring for 3 minutes, then quickly pour the fudge into the prepared dish.7. Let cool completely until set before cutting into squares.
Notes
For guaranteed firmness, cook to 234–238°F (soft-ball stage).
• Humid kitchens may require an extra minute of boiling.
• Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to 1 week.