EASY FUDGE
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Penszy
EASY FUDGE
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Fudge can be tricky, but this recipe is easy - especially the second time around. Always sift the powdered sugar to avoid lumps.
1 Cup granulated sugar
1/2 Cup DUTCH or NATURAL COCOA POWDER
1/4 Cup butter
1/3 Cup milk
1 TB. light corn syrup
1/3 Cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
1 1/4 - 2 Cups powdered sugar
Butter an 8x8 inch square pan. Combine granulated sugar, COCOA, butter, milk and corn syrup in a heavy bottomed 2 quart pan. Heat to boiling over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly and making sure you are reaching to the bottom of the pot while stirring. When it comes to a boil, stir for one more minute. Remove from heat, pour into a large bowl and let cool without stirring until the bottom of the pan is lukewarm - about 1 hour. Stir in nuts and VANILLA. Start with 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar. Sift the powdered sugar into the pan, stirring to blend. As the dough stiffens, it is easiest to continue mixing using your hands, adding more powdered sugar if necessary. Sometimes the fudge needs the full amount of powdered sugar, usually 1 1/2 cups is enough to make it smooth and non-sticky. When the fudge is the consistency of smooth bread dough, press it into the greased pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour, then cut into 1-inch squares.
Yield: about 24 pieces
Prep. and cooking time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: 1 hour
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