GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED FUDGE

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This recipe was passed down to me and it's one of the better recipes that I have tried. Long before marshmallow creme came into any recipe, this is a recipe that came out of a 1930's-1940's cookbook.

Provided by Lauri Myers

Categories     Candies

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c sugar
1 c milk
1/2 tsp salt
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
2 Tbsp corn syrup, light
2 Tbsp butter, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c nuts (pecan are the best~~optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In saucepan combine sugar, milk, salt, chocolate squares and corn syrup.
  • 2. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
  • 3. Cook until temperature reaches 238* or until the water test is proven (1 tsp. of mixture in a bowl of cold water is dropped in and forms a soft ball and when squeezed by fingers are flattened).
  • 4. Remove from heat and drop in butter but do not stir then cool without stirring.
  • 5. Add vanilla then with a wooden spoon beat until candy looses sheen then add nuts if desired.
  • 6. Pour into a 8 x 8 square pan and cool completely and cut into squares.

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