Caramel Fudge Cutouts Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🥄 Servings: 3 dozen squares
Description:
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Caramel Fudge Cutouts! These decadent treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, whether it’s for a festive occasion like Christmas or just a cozy weeknight dessert. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a tantalizing caramel flavor, these fudge cutouts are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups pecans
- 8 caramels
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Prepare Pan: Line a 9-inch pan with aluminum foil, ensuring to extend the foil over the edges of the pan. Butter the foil to prevent sticking.
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Prepare Saucepan: Butter the inside of a heavy 3-quart saucepan to prevent the mixture from sticking.
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Mix Ingredients: In the buttered saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa, stirring well to ensure they are evenly mixed.
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Add Milk and Corn Syrup: Stir in the milk and corn syrup until well combined.
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Bring to Boil: Over medium-low heat, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. This should take approximately 6-8 minutes. Then, add 1/4 cup of butter to the mixture.
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Boil Covered: Cover the saucepan and allow the mixture to boil for 3 minutes over medium heat.
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Cook Uncovered: Uncover the saucepan and continue cooking the mixture without stirring until a candy thermometer registers 238 degrees Fahrenheit, which should take about 14 minutes. At this point, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, caramels, pecans, and vanilla extract. Do not stir.
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Cool Mixture: Let the mixture cool to 130 degrees Fahrenheit, which should take approximately 25 minutes.
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Beat Fudge: Once cooled to the desired temperature, beat the fudge by hand with a wooden spoon until it thickens and begins to lose its gloss. This should take about 10 minutes.
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Spread in Pan: Quickly spread the fudge into the prepared pan and let it cool for about 3 hours.
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Cut into Shapes: Once the fudge has cooled completely, lift it out of the pan using the foil, peel off the foil, and place the fudge on a cutting board. Cut the fudge into desired shapes using a 2-inch cookie cutter or into 1 1/2-inch squares.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1042.5
- Fat Content: 42.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 15.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 57.8mg
- Sodium Content: 227.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 168.7g
- Fiber Content: 5g
- Sugar Content: 153.7g
- Protein Content: 7.3g
Keywords:
Dessert, Low Protein, Christmas, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Enjoy the delightful indulgence of these Caramel Fudge Cutouts, perfect for any occasion or just as a sweet treat to brighten your day!
