Amazing Fudge

This fudge is always soft, not too sweet and always welcome as a gift. Easy and quick to make, it has won prizes at our local fair several years in a row.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 3/4 pound

Ingredients

• 2  cups white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup  cocoa
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup flour
• 3⁄4 cup peanut butter (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond flavoring (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  peppermint extract (optional)

Directions

1. Combine sugar and milk in heavy saucepan.
2. Bring to rolling boil, cook until soft ball stage.
3. Take off burner, add butter and cocoa and whisk to combine.
4. Add vanilla and one of the three optional flavorings.
5. Add flour and stir to mix thoroughly.
6. Immediately pour onto buttered plate.
7. (Note: peanut butter will hasten setting process).