Indulge in the nostalgic charm of "Betty Crocker's Boys and Girls Cookbook Fudge Longmeadow," a timeless treat that blends velvety smoothness with rich, chocolatey goodness. Perfectly balanced with unsweetened chocolate, creamy butter, and a hint of vanilla, this classic fudge recipe captures the essence of homemade candy-making. Its foolproof technique highlights reaching the soft ball stage for the ideal texture, while the cooling and vigorous beating steps ensure a melt-in-your-mouth consistency. Ready in just 30 minutes and yielding 16 delightful squares, this decadent dessert is a must-try for family gatherings, holiday gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned baker, this recipe's step-by-step simplicity promises success every time.
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Grease an 8-inch square baking pan lightly with butter and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsweetened chocolate and butter. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
Stir in the sugar, milk, corn syrup, and salt. Mix well.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Continue to cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 234°F (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer, or when a small amount dropped into cold water forms a soft ball.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool to 110°F without stirring (this may take around 30-40 minutes).
Once cooled, add the vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses some of its gloss, about 5-10 minutes.
Quickly pour the fudge into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Let it set at room temperature until firm.
Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Serving size | (237.6g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 510.2 |
Total Fat 41.3g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 24.4g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
Cholesterol 47.5mg | 0% |
Sodium 150.8mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 34.7g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 0% |
Total Sugars 8.5g | |
Protein 12.8g | 0% |
Vitamin D 73.8IU | 0% |
Calcium 264.1mg | 0% |
Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
Potassium 736.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories