๐ซ Old-Fashioned Fudge Recipe ๐ซ
Indulge in the sweet nostalgia of this classic Old-Fashioned Fudge recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. With a luscious blend of sugar, milk, and the richness of chocolate, this delightful treat is a perfect embodiment of timeless confectionery. ๐ฐ๏ธ
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 2 cups | White corn syrup |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
| 2 tbsp | Margarine |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla |
| 1 cup | Walnuts, chopped |
Instructions:
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๐ฐ Chop nuts. Begin by preparing the walnuts, ensuring they are finely chopped to add a delightful crunch to your fudge.
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๐ฝ๏ธ Butter a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Grease a square pan generously with butter, creating the perfect base for your fudge masterpiece.
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๐ฌ Combine sugar, milk, salt, chocolate, and corn syrup. In a heavy saucepan, bring together the sugar, milk, salt, chocolate, and corn syrup. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves, creating a velvety mixture.
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๐ก๏ธ Cook to soft ball stage (238 degrees). Continue to cook the mixture slowly, stirring frequently until it reaches the soft ball stage, reaching a temperature of 238 degrees for that perfect fudge consistency.
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๐ Remove from heat. Add butter; cool without stirring. Once the soft ball stage is achieved, remove the mixture from heat. Add butter and allow it to cool without stirring until it reaches 110 degrees or becomes lukewarm.
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๐ Add vanilla. Place in a large bowl. Infuse the fudge with the aromatic essence of vanilla, creating a symphony of flavors. Transfer the mixture into a spacious bowl, setting the stage for the next step.
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๐ช Beat until no longer shiny and mixture will hold shape. Embrace the joy of creating the perfect fudge texture by beating the mixture until it loses its shine and gains the ability to hold its shape.
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๐ฐ Beat in nuts. Introduce the chopped walnuts into the mix, adding a layer of nutty goodness to every bite of your Old-Fashioned Fudge.
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๐ Optional: One cup miniature marshmallows. For an extra touch of sweetness and gooeyness, consider adding one cup of miniature marshmallows before turning the mixture into the pan.
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๐ Turn at once into the pan. Waste no time in transferring your fudge mixture into the prepared pan, ensuring a smooth and even distribution.
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โ๏ธ Cool, cut into squares. Allow your masterpiece to cool to perfection. Once set, cut the fudge into delightful squares, ready to be shared and savored.
This Old-Fashioned Fudge recipe yields 48 pieces of pure bliss, each square a testament to the timeless charm of homemade confections. Share the joy with friends and family, creating memories that taste as sweet as this classic treat. ๐๐ฌ Enjoy!
