I always stir just the sugar and cocoa together first because the sugar breaks up the lumps in the cocoa. Then, when I stir in the milk there are no lumps to contend with. It also works the same way with recipes like homemade pudding or pie filling that call for cornstarch.
When my nana discovered crunchy peanut butter she would use that if she was out of walnuts. My sister learned how to make it get grainy for me bc I love that grainy texture! Everyone else gets the good version.
What a lovely recipe. My Gramma use to make fudge like this but I never knew what her ingredients were. It usually was made by the time all of us arrived. She always like to have things almost done by the time all of her family came over. I miss my gramma, but I love your recipe. Thank you so much
A woman used to bring this fudge into work for us. I asked her how she got it sugary (gradually). She said stirring it a lot. I actually like it better that way. I haven’t made this recipe in years. And found this video, which reminded me of that. Can’t wait to make it! ❤
Thank you for this video recipe! I was just asked if I had the recipe my dad used when he made his famous fudge and at first I assumed there would be no recipe...then I realized that he would have used the Hershey's coco and would follow the ingredient amounts on the can... He never used a thermometer but I always loved watching when he could form the ball of fudge in the little cup of water. Thanks again... I have passed this video on to my family members that were seeking my dad's recipe.
I made some tonight and it turned out perfect and absolutely delicious. I followed your recipe because it was basically the same as my mom's. It brought back some great memories.
I love to make a batch with special dark and dried cherries. Very good. I made one batch with a little cinnamon and dried habeñero for a Mexican chocolate fudge.
This is the best fudge recipe ever. I first remember my grandmother making it back in the 70’s. Now I’m the one that makes it for the family. Never a Christmas without it. I like to make the peanut butter version without nuts, and a non peanut butter version with black walnuts. The black walnut version tastes like old timey fudge to me. 🤍
This recipe sounds like the one I grew up on, back in the 60’s. My older cousin would come over and make it for me. I do remember making it as I got older but don’t remember the ingredients. I remember dropping the fudge in cold water. Love the added peanut butter.
So no just dumping in butter and letting the mixture stay undisturbed through a cool-down period? I seem to remember that, and then having to beat the heck out of it, and then as soon as it lost its glossy look, having to quickly - and I mean quickly - get it into a buttered pan. This method sure seems much better. I'm going to have to give this one a try.
Exactly! I tried another YT vid last year and she did No cool down. I was amazed. It turn out great. Encourage you to try this method. Texas sending Christmas love.
I noticed you didn't allow it to cool to 110 degrees and poured while hot. I must say this goes against the standard tradition. Yet yours came out perfect! I will try it this way. To date I have invented many forms of new concrete trying to make this stuff.
I have never seen regular milk used...its usually evaporated milk and another cup pf sugar and a full stick of butter. I think the whole recipe is off!
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I will be making a batch or two for my kids, grandkids and great grandkids. After seeing your video, the memories came back right away about how my grandma made really good fudge! Somehow thru the years I replaced my grandma's delicious fudge recipe with the marshmallow one. Your video inspired me to return to the way of the good old days! Blessings to you.
I whisk together the cocoa and sugar first and I put in warm milk so it starts to dissolve everything fast. When I first tried making chocolate no bake cookies it started to set too fast. I think I cooked it too long. SO when I added the oats it wanted to set in the pan. I kept stirring and stirring with a wooden spoon. Since it was drying too fast to form cookies, I just decided to make no bake cookie granola LOL. Everyone loved it and we had bowls of ice cream and used that as a topping.
This recipe was on the box of hershey's cocoa for a lot of years, I still have the recipe and have made more fudge then I can count over the years, but now as a senior citizen I can't cook like I use to and I do miss it.
My dad made the fudge recipe off the back of the Hershey's cocoa can. He added black walnuts to it that we picked up from the farm. The last time I tasted it was 1989. I cannot find even a picture of that Hershey's can...and yes, I remember him talking about the softball stage
The Hershey's Cocoa is still available at most groceries in the Chicago area and I just checked the one in my pantry; the fudge recipe wasn't on it, but I am sure it would be on the Hershey's website.
Thank you so much this was one of my moms favorites she’d make that I absolutely ❤ed , as kid n still to this day. Truly a memorable experience making with mom too. 🙏
I remember making this as a kid, and I liked it because it wasn't real creamy but it was 'hard' fudge. We didn't have a candy thermometer and I don't remember doing the watch drop test. I remember we stirred it until it had a 'sheen' to it, and also it was starting to crystalize. Maybe we did it 'wrong' but that was how we liked it. 'Hard' not soft and creamy.
We had the same tradition of watching a movie, and my mom would say If you make the popcorn I'll make the fudge. I was always good at making the Popcorn and I also learned how to make her fudge. So I do that now. She passed away years ago but I still make that. I like to make my fudge the way you made it.
Kidspastor7, we had the same tradition! Usually on Friday night, we'd have fudge and popcorn, or my dad would bring home peanuts and redhots which would be mixed together in a large bowl.
Omg this is the same way my grandmother and mom use to make it i been trying to find how to do it since they passed...thank you and we eat it with popcorn too😁
Real fudge and not that knock off stuff people call fudge. Thanks for sharing this. I remember making this in my mom's kitchen. I used the cold water trick too.
Enjoyed watching your old fashion fudge recipe. Hope to see it again with the holiday’s coming up. That recipe is what I was used to growing up. Thank you! I’m looking forward to seeing all your old fashion recipes.
I have been making this since I was a little girl as well! Boiled sugar fudge like chocolate and penuche and any other flavor to me is real fudge. Marshmallow fluff fudge is not fudge to me nor is a bag of chocolate chips and a can of sweetened condensed milk that has to stay refrigerated because it's not stable at room temperature. Christmas got a late start this year because I have been sick but what the fudge and goodies begin!! :-)
AMEN!! MARSHMALLOW OR CONDENSED MILK IS NOT FUDGE!!! I remember getting to the soft ball stage in cold water and then removing from heat and beating the heck out of it until ALMOST dull. By the time it gets dull it would set up too late to dish up. You had a rock of fudge in your pan! Almost dull I would Then quickly transfer to a buttered dish and spread. OOOO! Nothing can ever compare to this - except maybe the ORIGINAL Mackinaw Island fudge or Murdocks fudge!!
Im also Nana Dbbie lol. From Oklahoman City, Oklahoma 😮😂 im the proud Nana of 14 College Age grand babies and 2 Great Grand babies... Just love family but unfortunately do to a divore and all my kids were boys they spend most holidays of courxe with their wifes mothers. Oh yeah they will come here to eat but i e retired it the last 2 years because i spend 5 days cooking and baking and they come full. So they take home a little . I ebd up feeding the neighbors and friends that dont ha e family. That was my new tradition this year feeding those with no family or else no money. So much more heart felt that way. Serving the lords children as i see it instead of my own who really dont appreciate it anywys. The frinds and condo neighbors qhere i live are so wxtremely happy and it makes my heart so happy. I think its the best someone can and should do dont y'all? ❤🎄 Its beautiful thing...🙆🏼♀️🦃🎄🫶🫣🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I'm 71 years old and this is FUDGE! Mom made it every few weeks and my dad tried a few times but it always ended up as thick chocolate sauce we put on ice cream. My favorite way is to make it grainy..I love that grainy texture!!
I used to make chocolate fudge years ago but lately just peanut butter fudge which everyone loves. This is the first recipe Ive seen where chocolate has peanut butter added ,,, would think it make it creamier,,, might be worth a try
Oh my husband forever since I've made homemade fudge I'm 77 and I like your recipe but I did change it a little bit I used a third cup of cocoa and I use three cups of sugar that's where it's different but it's just it turned out great.
Thank you I want to make old fashioned fudge like my mom used to but I have always been scared of it but after watching you I may try it without the peanut butter and nuts
My granny made fudge this way, without the thermometer. Then she would beat it until almost set, pour into buttered dish. We used to hope it didn't set completely...then we'd have spoon fudge. Yummy 😊
Looks So Delicious!! Can I ask where you got your Saucepan? Burner? & Spoon??!! I need those!! My burners do not burn evenly! Idk if I have the right pot size..& they say to use a wooden spoon so sugar crystals won’t form!! So.. I think before I “Try” making this.. I need the right tools!! Thank you!! You make it look So Easy!!🙌🙏🥰
Just a hint. Combine the cocoa & sugar before adding milk. Anytime I bake with cocoa I always combine it thoroughly with the main other dry ingredient.
I tried this recipe, even tested the candy in water. I then added the butter, vanilla, and nuts. Stirred until it started to thicken, put it a pan and in the fridge over night. It turned out so soft, you can't cut it. Any ideas on what might have gone wrong?
We didn’t have such a thing as a candy thermometer… so we always dropped some in ice water to tell when it was done. Never added peanut butter. Just black walnuts gathered and shelled.
My mom used to make this fudge and the sugar was still gritty after cooking. I didn't like it because of that and I have not tried to make it. Does it get creamy?
Here is the original Hershey‘s old fashion fudge recipe, without the peanut butter of course. www.yummly.com/recipe/Hersheys-Old-Fashioned-Rich-Cocoa-Fudge-933083?prm-v1=1
When you're feeling experimental, cut down on the sugar. Many fudge recipes call for three cups, but you can often get away with two. Gives it a darker, more chocolatey taste, and actually better for you.
About how long should it cook. I've had i5 boiling for 5 minutes, maybe more. And yes I followed the recipe exactly. Not sure what is wrong. Welp, this didn't work. Boiled for 10 minutes, no stirring. I made th8s a couple weeks ago but the recipe said to boil 9nly 1 minute. It worked great. I found the old recipe and it was less milk. Maybe that's why. Dumped it down the drain. Will try the other recipe.
Just like my momma made it! All 5 of us kids would be standing around waiting to eat that "soft ball" stage piece. Lol! Great memories!! Thank you for sharing this! New sub here ❤❤❤
The original cocoa fudge on Hershey's cocoa containers had cream of tartar in it. You put the butter and vanilla in it after boiling and let it sit without stirring till it cooled a bit. The fudge would snap when you broke it. I can't find the recipe for it.
That's what I want to know. Been thinking about this fudge my mom used to make. It was so buttery and crisp, this sounds like it, but I don't eat sugar anymore. Wondered about using Swerve. Monkfruit, etc.
*This recipe has been around about as long as there's been cocoa powder and a pot to boil sugar in. My parents made this when I was a young boy and I'm 62 now. You can control the consistency by how much you stir it as it's boiling. It's pretty good with crushed peppermint candy canes in it too... I would caution AGAINST REACHING OVER A BOILING POT OF SUGAR, sitting on top of a hot plate, like she does @**3:06**.*
I always stir just the sugar and cocoa together first because the sugar breaks up the lumps in the cocoa. Then, when I stir in the milk there are no lumps to contend with. It also works the same way with recipes like homemade pudding or pie filling that call for cornstarch.
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Yes! I thought everyone knew this!
I made this same recipe and you are right about mixing the cocoa and sugar together before adding the milk
You were wrong! Everyone does not know this. That's why she explained it! @@AKHWJ3ST
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ive been making this fudge for 70 years. the best fudge ever❤❤❤ This is our go to candy year round.
When my nana discovered crunchy peanut butter she would use that if she was out of walnuts. My sister learned how to make it get grainy for me bc I love that grainy texture! Everyone else gets the good version.
Mix the sugar and cocoa together before adding the milk. This prevents those lumps of cocoa from chunking up.
Yes, good reminder and also use a wooden spoon when cooking fudge.
That’s what I came to say ! I’m surprised she doesn’t know that 🤷🏼♀️
@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 yes, I’m just learning from all these baking channels and they say wooden spoon a must have so I have to buy some.
Glad to learn this and also ab the sugar on sides of pan crystallizing!
Absolutely, my Momma taught me that.
What a lovely recipe. My Gramma use to make fudge like this but I never knew what her ingredients were. It usually was made by the time all of us arrived. She always like to have things almost done by the time all of her family came over. I miss my gramma, but I love your recipe. Thank you so much
Thank you. So sweet.
My nanny made this too. She added chopped pecans as the last ingredient. Always loved it and her!
A woman used to bring this fudge into work for us. I asked her how she got it sugary (gradually). She said stirring it a lot. I actually like it better that way. I haven’t made this recipe in years. And found this video, which reminded me of that. Can’t wait to make it! ❤
Thank you for this video recipe! I was just asked if I had the recipe my dad used when he made his famous fudge and at first I assumed there would be no recipe...then I realized that he would have used the Hershey's coco and would follow the ingredient amounts on the can... He never used a thermometer but I always loved watching when he could form the ball of fudge in the little cup of water. Thanks again... I have passed this video on to my family members that were seeking my dad's recipe.
Mom mom used to make this fudge and we would have a big bowl of buttered, salted popcorn. You're correct - they really go together. So good!
I made some tonight and it turned out perfect and absolutely delicious. I followed your recipe because it was basically the same as my mom's. It brought back some great memories.
I love to make a batch with special dark and dried cherries. Very good. I made one batch with a little cinnamon and dried habeñero for a Mexican chocolate fudge.
This is the best fudge recipe ever. I first remember my grandmother making it back in the 70’s. Now I’m the one that makes it for the family. Never a Christmas without it. I like to make the peanut butter version without nuts, and a non peanut butter version with black walnuts. The black walnut version tastes like old timey fudge to me. 🤍
I love it with black walnuts, only I remember it from the 50's!!
@@marybetoo I love it with black walnuts!
I was born in 1952 so this was the only fudge anyone knew.
Now this is something I remember, love the recipe thank you very much Ma'am.
This recipe sounds like the one I grew up on, back in the 60’s. My older cousin would come over and make it for me. I do remember making it as I got older but don’t remember the ingredients. I remember dropping the fudge in cold water. Love the added peanut butter.
Yes the peanut butter makes it pretty awesome.
So no just dumping in butter and letting the mixture stay undisturbed through a cool-down period? I seem to remember that, and then having to beat the heck out of it, and then as soon as it lost its glossy look, having to quickly - and I mean quickly - get it into a buttered pan. This method sure seems much better. I'm going to have to give this one a try.
Exactly! I tried another YT vid last year and she did No cool down. I was amazed. It turn out great. Encourage you to try this method. Texas sending Christmas love.
I noticed you didn't allow it to cool to 110 degrees and poured while hot. I must say this goes against the standard tradition. Yet yours came out perfect! I will try it this way.
To date I have invented many forms of new concrete trying to make this stuff.
Me too sister, me too.
I have never seen regular milk used...its usually evaporated milk and another cup pf sugar and a full stick of butter. I think the whole recipe is off!
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I will be making a batch or two for my kids, grandkids and great grandkids. After seeing your video, the memories came back right away about how my grandma made really good fudge! Somehow thru the years I replaced my grandma's delicious fudge recipe with the marshmallow one. Your video inspired me to return to the way of the good old days! Blessings to you.
This is the best fudge. That's what Mom made and taught me. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
I whisk together the cocoa and sugar first and I put in warm milk so it starts to dissolve everything fast. When I first tried making chocolate no bake cookies it started to set too fast. I think I cooked it too long. SO when I added the oats it wanted to set in the pan. I kept stirring and stirring with a wooden spoon. Since it was drying too fast to form cookies, I just decided to make no bake cookie granola LOL. Everyone loved it and we had bowls of ice cream and used that as a topping.
This is the same recipe I grew up with but lost the recipe years ago and couldn’t find it anywhere! Thank you so much!
This recipe was on the box of hershey's cocoa for a lot of years, I still have the recipe and have made more fudge then I can count over the years, but now as a senior citizen I can't cook like I use to and I do miss it.
My dad made the fudge recipe off the back of the Hershey's cocoa can. He added black walnuts to it that we picked up from the farm. The last time I tasted it was 1989. I cannot find even a picture of that Hershey's can...and yes, I remember him talking about the softball stage
The Hershey's Cocoa is still available at most groceries in the Chicago area and I just checked the one in my pantry; the fudge recipe wasn't on it, but I am sure it would be on the Hershey's website.
The original recipe on the cocoa container called for cream of tartar. The fudge would snap when you broke it.
Thank you so much this was one of my moms favorites she’d make that I absolutely ❤ed , as kid n still to this day. Truly a memorable experience making with mom too. 🙏
I remember making this as a kid, and I liked it because it wasn't real creamy but it was 'hard' fudge. We didn't have a candy thermometer and I don't remember doing the watch drop test. I remember we stirred it until it had a 'sheen' to it, and also it was starting to crystalize. Maybe we did it 'wrong' but that was how we liked it. 'Hard' not soft and creamy.
Yes, I dislike the soft and creamy variety. I'll take this any day! Fudgy, sugary consistency that melts in your mouth!
We had the same tradition of watching a movie, and my mom would say If you make the popcorn I'll make the fudge. I was always good at making the Popcorn and I also learned how to make her fudge. So I do that now. She passed away years ago but I still make that. I like to make my fudge the way you made it.
Kidspastor7, we had the same tradition! Usually on Friday night, we'd have fudge and popcorn, or my dad would bring home peanuts and redhots which would be mixed together in a large bowl.
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MARY, WHAT ARE THE REDHOTS PLEASE?
@@cheryl5994 It's a small red candy with a hot cinnamon taste.
Thank you it looks great I wish I had the talent to make fudge my mom used to make it a lot thank you
Love Hershey Cocoa when I make no bake cookies I mix the Coco and sugar together before I add the milk..it really helps a lot.. great video
Omg this is the same way my grandmother and mom use to make it i been trying to find how to do it since they passed...thank you and we eat it with popcorn too😁
It’s just the best!
Wow can i use powder milk
@@rethabilehlabi1535 I wouldn’t
Real fudge and not that knock off stuff people call fudge. Thanks for sharing this. I remember making this in my mom's kitchen. I used the cold water trick too.
This is how I always made fudge and haven’t made it in a long time because I like it so much!
You’ve inspired me to make it again!
Perfecto! I make it every Christmas! ❤️🎄
Just made this fudge and it turned out amazing! Thanks so much for sharing ❤️
I’m so glad you liked it!
Enjoyed watching your old fashion fudge recipe. Hope to see it again with the holiday’s coming up. That recipe is what I was used to growing up. Thank you! I’m looking forward to seeing all your old fashion recipes.
This is the recipe my sister taught me when I was a teenager back in the fifties! so delicious!
The recipe was on the cans of Hershey cocoa so we always had it on hand.
Hi Nana Debbie I made your delicious chocolate fudge today it was really good 👍
Out of all the chocolate fudge on line , and I've tried quite a few, this is by far the best.
Thank you so very much. I really appreciate that!
Everyone keeps saying what a great recipe but where is it ? Where are the ingredirnts
I have been making this since I was a little girl as well! Boiled sugar fudge like chocolate and penuche and any other flavor to me is real fudge. Marshmallow fluff fudge is not fudge to me nor is a bag of chocolate chips and a can of sweetened condensed milk that has to stay refrigerated because it's not stable at room temperature. Christmas got a late start this year because I have been sick but what the fudge and goodies begin!! :-)
AMEN!! MARSHMALLOW OR CONDENSED MILK IS NOT FUDGE!!! I remember getting to the soft ball stage in cold water and then removing from heat and beating the heck out of it until ALMOST dull. By the time it gets dull it would set up too late to dish up. You had a rock of fudge in your pan! Almost dull I would Then quickly transfer to a buttered dish and spread. OOOO! Nothing can ever compare to this - except maybe the ORIGINAL Mackinaw Island fudge or Murdocks fudge!!
This is the best fuge ever. Takes some time but wow love that
Grew up on this fudge. Nothing else like it!
OK it looks delicious I'll definitely try this God bless
Im also Nana Dbbie lol. From Oklahoman City, Oklahoma 😮😂 im the proud Nana of 14 College Age grand babies and 2 Great Grand babies... Just love family but unfortunately do to a divore and all my kids were boys they spend most holidays of courxe with their wifes mothers. Oh yeah they will come here to eat but i e retired it the last 2 years because i spend 5 days cooking and baking and they come full. So they take home a little . I ebd up feeding the neighbors and friends that dont ha e family. That was my new tradition this year feeding those with no family or else no money. So much more heart felt that way. Serving the lords children as i see it instead of my own who really dont appreciate it anywys. The frinds and condo neighbors qhere i live are so wxtremely happy and it makes my heart so happy. I think its the best someone can and should do dont y'all? ❤🎄 Its beautiful thing...🙆🏼♀️🦃🎄🫶🫣🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I'm 71 years old and this is FUDGE! Mom made it every few weeks and my dad tried a few times but it always ended up as thick chocolate sauce we put on ice cream. My favorite way is to make it grainy..I love that grainy texture!!
I've never made Fudge before and used your recipe. It turned out great.
You can also make no bake cookies with h this recipe. All ya do is add about a cup n a half of instant oats instead of nuts.
That’s how I grew up making it and never had a candy thermometer and still don’t. Enjoyed the video
When I was 8 years old my mom used to make this. It was fudge Friday with a movie and fudge!
Looks great. Just wondering if you taste the peanut butter?
I used to make chocolate fudge years ago but lately just peanut butter fudge which everyone loves. This is the first recipe Ive seen where chocolate has peanut butter added ,,, would think it make it creamier,,, might be worth a try
Thank you for sharing this recipe ma’am!!!! I’m definitely gonna try it. My mother made it like this (I believe) so I’ve gotta try it.
You’re welcome. It’s so good. Use a candy thermometer.
Oh my husband forever since I've made homemade fudge I'm 77 and I like your recipe but I did change it a little bit I used a third cup of cocoa and I use three cups of sugar that's where it's different but it's just it turned out great.
Thank you I want to make old fashioned fudge like my mom used to but I have always been scared of it but after watching you I may try it without the peanut butter and nuts
My granny made fudge this way, without the thermometer. Then she would beat it until almost set, pour into buttered dish. We used to hope it didn't set completely...then we'd have spoon fudge. Yummy 😊
Can you use Carnation milk
Looks So Delicious!! Can I ask where you got your Saucepan? Burner? & Spoon??!! I need those!! My burners do not burn evenly! Idk if I have the right pot size..& they say to use a wooden spoon so sugar crystals won’t form!! So.. I think before I “Try” making this.. I need the right tools!!
Thank you!! You make it look So Easy!!🙌🙏🥰
I bought the pan on Amazon. It’s a Dutch oven. I buy most of my stuff there.
Thank you!!👍👍☺️
Best recipe yet ive seen.
Woah you just taught me something new, That's amazing! Thank's!
Thanks Debbie, looks delicious.
Thanks, just what I was looking for.
Thankyou for sharing,can you answer me how much Milk did you use please?.
Do you have to add the peanut butter to this Recipe, of fudge?
I just made this. I am waiting for ot to set up to see if I did it properly.
My first time making fudge and I am 41😀
Did it turn out?
I seem to remember my mom using evaporated milk. Will that work?
What kind of pan are you using? Looks like a really nice one.
I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Do you add the other ingredients after it's cooled??
Superb recipe 👍
Thank you so much!
Just a hint. Combine the cocoa & sugar before adding milk. Anytime I bake with cocoa I always combine it thoroughly with the main other dry ingredient.
So do i
Do you have to add peanur bymutter to this Recipe, of fudge?
Hello how can I make without peanut butter? Thank you
I tried this recipe, even tested the candy in water. I then added the butter, vanilla, and nuts. Stirred until it started to thicken, put it a pan and in the fridge over night. It turned out so soft, you can't cut it. Any ideas on what might have gone wrong?
This fudge must reach 240 degrees thank you do not stir while boiling until it reaches 240.
I can't wait to make this!
It's too good!
We didn’t have such a thing as a candy thermometer… so we always dropped some in ice water to tell when it was done. Never added peanut butter. Just black walnuts gathered and shelled.
What is that cooking pot made out of?
My mom used to make this fudge and the sugar was still gritty after cooking. I didn't like it because of that and I have not tried to make it. Does it get creamy?
Very tasty!
Just made it and it’s great 👍
Does it turn out right if the peanut butter is omitted? My family is not too crazy about peanut butter. We do adore fudge though. Happy New Year!
Yes. Will be absolutely fine. Just beat the fudge with a spoon after the soft ball stage is reached. When it thickens, pour it into a buttered dish.
@@nanadebbieskitchen4724 Sincere thanks, Debbie, for your reply!
Here is the original Hershey‘s old fashion fudge recipe, without the peanut butter of course.
www.yummly.com/recipe/Hersheys-Old-Fashioned-Rich-Cocoa-Fudge-933083?prm-v1=1
Looks gooooood !
Very good! Thank you ❤❤❤
I HAVE ONE QUESTION. DID YOU USE A TEASPOON OF CORN SYRUP
Gonna give this a try, thank you !
Thank you Mam!
Most welcome 😊
Does it work if you leave out the peanut butter?
Thank you
When you're feeling experimental, cut down on the sugar. Many fudge recipes call for three cups, but you can often get away with two. Gives it a darker, more chocolatey taste, and actually better for you.
Can I use powdered sugar??
When its to soft what does that mean?
How long can we keep it in room temperature?
I store it in an air tight container until it’s gone. It keeps really well.
So you never told us what your thermometer read when you took it off ! Did you set your pot in cold water or just let it rest on the counter?
Does anyone make this recipe with any type of sugar substitute?
About how long should it cook. I've had i5 boiling for 5 minutes, maybe more. And yes I followed the recipe exactly. Not sure what is wrong. Welp, this didn't work. Boiled for 10 minutes, no stirring. I made th8s a couple weeks ago but the recipe said to boil 9nly 1 minute. It worked great. I found the old recipe and it was less milk. Maybe that's why. Dumped it down the drain. Will try the other recipe.
How did you introduce the sugar to the coca?
By first names.
Lmao 👍👍👍
Will it still thicken up without peanut butter?
yes
Do you absolutely have to use the peanut butter? I don’t like it.
Do you grease your pot before you put everything in it
How to make without p nut butter?
That's the fugge my mom used to make. We called it 'hard fudge'.
Just like my momma made it! All 5 of us kids would be standing around waiting to eat that "soft ball" stage piece. Lol! Great memories!! Thank you for sharing this!
New sub here ❤❤❤
When I was a child , my siblings and I would argue over who gets to scrape the pan. We just couldn’t wait.
Wish you would put the link in the description instead of just your website. I can’t find the recipe you have so many
The original cocoa fudge on Hershey's cocoa containers had cream of tartar in it. You put the butter and vanilla in it after boiling and let it sit without stirring till it cooled a bit. The fudge would snap when you broke it. I can't find the recipe for it.
I thought the fudge had to cool down to 110 degrees before stiring
My grandma taught me to start folding right away too. I tried the cool down method and it completely failed it was like cement.
I thought the recipe called for three cups of sugar? And it said after adding the butter, let it cool to 110F before stirring.
Have you tried making this with Swerve rather than sugar?
No, I haven’t tried that.
That's what I want to know. Been thinking about this fudge my mom used to make. It was so buttery and crisp, this sounds like it, but I don't eat sugar anymore. Wondered about using Swerve. Monkfruit, etc.
Where is the recipe? I don’t see it anywhere
*This recipe has been around about as long as there's been cocoa powder and a pot to boil sugar in. My parents made this when I was a young boy and I'm 62 now. You can control the consistency by how much you stir it as it's boiling. It's pretty good with crushed peppermint candy canes in it too... I would caution AGAINST REACHING OVER A BOILING POT OF SUGAR, sitting on top of a hot plate, like she does @**3:06**.*
ANYTIME cocoa powder is used you MUST mix it with one of the dry ingredients-always.🙏🏻