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Ingredients
- 3 c. Sugar
- 2/3 c. Hershey's Cocoa, Or possibly... Hershey's European Style Cocoa
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 c. Lowfat milk
- 1/4 c. Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Directions
- Line 8-or possibly 9-inch square pan with foil; butter foil. In heavy 4-qt saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa and salt; stir in lowfat milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till mix comes to full rolling boil.
- Boil, without stirring, to 234 degrees Fahrenheit or possibly till syrup, when dropped into very cool water, forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water. (Bulb of candy thermometer shouldn't rest on bottom of saucepan). Remove from heat. Add in butter and vanilla. Don't stir. Cold at room temperature to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (lukewarm). Beat with wooden spoon till fudge thickens and loses some of its gloss. Spread quickly into prepared pan; cold. Cut into squares. About 36 pcs or possibly 1-3/4 pounds.
- NOTE: For best results, don't double this recipe. Variations:
- Nutty Rich Cocoa Fudge: Beat cooked fudge as directed. Immediately stir in 1 c. minced almonds, pecans or possibly walnuts and spread quickly into prepared pan.
- Marshmallow-Nut Cocoa Fudge: Increase cocoa to 3/4 c.. Cook fudge as directed. Add in 1 c. marshmallow creme with butter and vanilla. Don't stir.
- Cold to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (lukewarm). Beat 8 min; stir in 1 c. minced nuts and pour into prepared pan. (Fudge does not set till poured into pan). High Altitude Directions
- Increase lowfat milk to 1-2/3 c..
- Use soft ball cool water test for doneness or possibly test and read thermometer in boiling water, subtract difference from 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Then subtract which number from 234 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the soft ball temperature for your altitude and thermometer.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 90g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 259 | |
| Calories from Fat 40 | 15% |
| Total Fat 4.58g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2.62g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium 48mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 54.23g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 51.59g | 34% |
| Protein 1.96g | 3% |
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