Best Molasses Fudge Recipes

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MOLASSES FUDGE



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The combination of molasses and spice in this fudge reminds many folks of gingerbread. Each piece has an appealing old-fashioned flavor.-Becky Burch, Marceline, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1/2 teaspoon butter; set aside. , Grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Add the sugars, cream, molasses and spices. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage), stirring often. , Remove from the heat. Add vanilla and remaining butter (do not stir). Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 55 minutes. , Remove thermometer; beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken; add walnuts. Beat until fudge is very thick and mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 10 minutes., Quickly pour into prepared pan. While warm, score into 1-in. squares. When fudge is firm, use foil to lift candy out of pan; cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GRANDMA'S MOLASSES FUDGE (CANDY)



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 Tbsp butter
2 cups sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Mix first 5 ingredients in 2 quart sauce pan over med heat, stirring constantly, to 240°F (soft ball stage) on candy thermometer.
  • 2. Remove from heat. Cool until bottom of pan can rest comfortably in palm of hand (110°F on thermometer).
  • 3. Add vanilla & beat until firm. Pour into lightly buttered square pan. Cool & cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

MOLASSES FUDGE



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This molasses candy is just the thing for a after dinner treat. I bet you can't eat just one!

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Candies

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c sugar
1 c brown sugar
1/2 c cream
1/4 c dark molasses
1/4 c melted butter
2 oz chocolate, unsweetened grated
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sugar, brown sugar, cream, molasses, and butter. Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes. Add chocolate.
  • 2. Boil 5 minutes longer, stirring until well blended then only enough to prevent burning.
  • 3. Remove from heat, add vanilla and stir until mixture is creamy.
  • 4. Turn into a buttered pan and chill. Cut into squares.

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