Dessert · Candy · Chocolate

Classic Cocoa Fudge

15 min 4 serves 6 ingredients

Classic Cocoa Fudge

Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 6 tbsp cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1 Combine milk, butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. 2 Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil.
  3. 3 Reduce heat and cook slowly for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until a firm ball forms when dropped in cold water.
  4. 4 Remove from heat, add vanilla, and beat until the texture resembles cold molasses.
  5. 5 Pour into a buttered pan and let cool until firm.
  6. 6 Cut into squares and serve.