Fudge, Truffles & Candy
HERSHEY'S Rich Cocoa Fudge
All things are made sweeter with HERSHEY’S Cocoa, right? Check out this easy fudge recipe whether you enjoy unsweetened powder or HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa. Show up to the next holiday celebration or family get-together with homemade fudge in hand, and everyone will be asking you how to make fudge from scratch! Bake one pan for yourself or double the recipe and learn how to make peanut butter fudge while you’re at it. If you’re feeling extra spontaneous, add nuts, marshmallows and other sweets for a delicious spin on chocolaty classic. An easy fudge recipe should be a staple in every kitchen no matter how you enjoy it.
Ingredients & Directions
- Yields:
- 1 3/4 pounds
- Prep:
- 5 Min.
- Total:
BAKE MODE:
Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.
Ingredients
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3 cupssugar
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2/3 cupHERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
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1/8 tspsalt
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1 1/2 cupsmilk
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1/4 cupbutter (1/2 stick)
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1 tspvanilla extract
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need
Saucepan
Stovetop
Baking Pan
Candy Thermometer
Wooden Spoon
Directions
Note: For best results, do not double this recipe. This is one of our most requested recipes, but also one of our most difficult. The directions must be followed exactly. Beat too little and the fudge is too soft. Beat too long and it becomes hard and sugary.
Variations:
Nutty Rich Cocoa Fudge: Beat cooked fudge as directed. Immediately stir in 1 cup chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts and spread quickly in prepared pan.
Marshmallow-Nut Cocoa Fudge: Increase cocoa to 3/4 cup. Cook fudge as directed. Add 1 cup marshmallow creme with butter and vanilla. DO NOT STIR. Cool to 110°F (lukewarm). Beat 8 minutes; stir in 1 cup chopped nuts. Pour into prepared pan. (Fudge does not set until poured into pan.)
High Altitude Directions:
Increase milk to 1 2/3 cups.
Use soft ball cold water test for doneness OR test and read thermometer in boiling water, subtract difference from 212°F. Then subtract that number from 234°F. This is the soft ball temperature for your altitude and thermometer.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 64 servingsServing size 1 square (14g)Amount per servingCalories35% Daily Value*Total Fat 1g 1%Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 0mg 0%Sodium 15mg 1%Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Total Sugars 7gIncludes 7g Added Sugar 14%Protein 0gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 7mg 0%Iron 0mg 0%Potassium 8mg 0%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
