Moms Cocoa Fudge Recipes

MOM'S MICROWAVE FUDGE

Steps:

• Mix cocoa and sugar; then add milk and all the Karo syrup.
• Cook on High 10 minutes, stirring at 7 minute and 3 minute or until soft ball stage.
• Add butter, vanilla, and nuts.
• Cool slightly.
• Beat until stiff and pour into a buttered 8" square.
• Let cool and cut into squares.
• Can also be made with skimmed canned milk and or carob powder.

MOM'S OLD FASHION FUDGE

Steps:

• Mix cocoa, sugar, salt, and milk together in heavy saucepan.
• Boil to "soft ball stage".
• Add margarine and cool.
• Add vanilla and beat until stiff.
• Pour into well greased 8x8 or 9x9 pan.

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil.
• Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in a heavy 4-quart saucepan.
• Stir in whole milk.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
• Boil without stirring until mixture reaches 234 degrees on a candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball.
• Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Do Not Stir. Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees.
• Stir in pecans.
• Beat with a wooden spoon until fudge thickens and just begins to loose some of its gloss.
• Quickly spread into prepared pan.
• Cool completely.
• Cut into square.
• Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.