Classic Cocoa Fudge
Old fashioned fudge takes a little time and effort, but the results are worth it.
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Ingredients
3 cups sugar
3
4 cup unsweetened cocoa1
2 teaspoon salt 2 cups2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 Half Stick (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon vanilla
How to make
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STEP 1
Line 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil; butter foil. Set aside.
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STEP 2
Combine sugar, cocoa and salt in saucepan. Stir in half & half and corn syrup. Add butter; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking until candy thermometer reaches 234ºF (soft-ball stage).
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STEP 3
Remove from heat; let stand until mixture reaches 130ºF. Stir in vanilla.
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STEP 4
Beat mixture by hand with wooden spoon or with hand mixer until thickened and shine begins to disappear. Pour into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Refrigerate until set.
Tip #1
- Another option to assure candy can be easily removed from pan is to line it with nonstick aluminum foil.
Tip #2
- If sugar crystals are present, wash down inside of pan with wet pastry brush.
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