Description
A rich and creamy chocolate fudge recipe that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Combine sugar, cocoa, milk, butter, and salt in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer without stirring until mixture reaches 234°F (soft-ball stage).
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- Beat mixture until thick and pour into prepared pan.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature measurement.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For variations, add nuts or marshmallows before pouring.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate fudge, homemade fudge, easy dessert recipe