Betty Crockers' Boys and Girls Cookbook - Fudge!! Longmeadow

Submitted by Andi Longmeadow Farm

"Chocolate fudge that comes from the dog-eared pages of this cookbook. To this day, my family can down a whole pan of these before they have completely set. Yummy, especially licking the bowl. *Please Note*, add extra milk (a teaspoon at a time) if mixture is to thick. Time includes setting time, that is; if this fudge makes it that long. Exceptional tasting for a simple recipe, and easy for your children to make too."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup cocoa
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup milk (add more if needed)
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

directions

1. Mix sugar and cocoa in a saucepan.
2. Stir in butter, milk, and light corn syrup.
3. Bring to boil. Boil 3 minutes stirring constantly. Take from heat.
4. Immediately add confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and chopped nuts (if using).
5. Stir until sugar is completely blended. Turn into 8 inch square pan and pat out with fingers. Cool. Cut into squares.

Reviews

[cnhoke]

Responding to Bonnie G from last December. Tips that might help alleviate graininess (I've had that problem). Cut boiling to 1 minute(later versions do that). Use less confectioners sugar. Sifted 3 cups is less than unsifted. Less sugar also cuts down on the sweetness factor. I have made this fudge more times than I want to admit since I got this cookbook when it first came out in 1957. Each time it is a little different in final texture but still very good.

 

[katew]

Andi -5 fudgy stars as this is the first time I have had any success with fudge !! I am thrilled especially as I didn't have to fiddle with thermometers etc . It has actually set and I am so happy - taste yummy too !

 

[abeyer2173]

Unbelievable!!! This is the first time I have ever made fudge that has set! Tastes just like my granny's used to. Thanks for the great recipe!

 

[Recipe Baroness]

I love this fudge! It will be top on the list of Christmas goodies to make to give away for Christmas! Its rich fudgey, and ohhhh so good!I would not change a single thing about this recipe! This recipe is a real keeper!

 

[Kim127]

My first attempt at fudge and I thought it worked out really well. The directions were perfectly written and DH and I both thought it was good. I added 1/2 cup slivered almonds and that was a great touch!