OLD-FASHIONED COCOA FUDGE
This is the only chocolate fudge that really tastes like fudge to me. The recipe was printed for years on the can of Hershey's Cocoa powder. I'm so glad my mother had the foresight to write it down because it's no longer on the can. I wanted to pass it along. This fudge has a different texture than most of today's fudge. it's...
Provided by Janice Bartholome
Categories Candies
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Combine cocoa, sugar, and salt in a 3 quart saucepan.
- 2. Gradually add milk and bring to a bubbly boil on high heat, stirring constantly.
- 3. Reduce to medium heat and simmer, without stirring, until mixture reaches 234 degrees or a soft-ball stage.
- 4. Remove from heat, and add butter and vanilla, but do not stir. Set pan in cold water to cool to 110 degrees. This might take 45 minutes or more. Beat until it thickens and the gloss is about gone.
- 5. Add 1 cup of chopped nuts, if desired. Pour into buttered pan. (I use an 8x8 glass cake dish).
- 6. Allow to harden in refrigerator before cutting into squares.
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