| Apr 24, 2008 @ 10:49 PM |
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youbetcha
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I have been using the following recipe that I got from here
2 3/4 cups sugar
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing pan
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped, roasted nuts, optional
Grease an 8 by 8-inch pan with butter. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, chocolate, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter, half-and-half, and corn syrup. Over medium heat, stir with a wooden spoon until sugar is dissolved and chocolate is melted. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and boil for 3 minutes. Remove the cover and attach a candy thermometer to the pot. Cook until the thermometer reads 234 degrees F. Remove from the heat and add the remaining butter. Do not stir. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes or until it drops to 130 degrees F. Add vanilla and nuts, if desired, and mix until well-blended and the shiny texture becomes matte. Pour into the prepared pan. Let sit in cool dry area until firm. Cut into 1-inch pieces and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
So far my biggest struggle with this recipe is 10 minutes isn't nearly long enough to cool it down to 130 and every time I have waited that long, it has come out a lttle to hard and crumbly. I tried adding the vanilla and stirring it right after 10 min but not cooled to 130 and it was softer, but a little grainy, not smooth.
Anyway, I really love fudge and would like to know all of the ends and outs and different kinds of fudge, so please share your fudge knowledge for all of us fudge lovers.
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| Apr 24, 2008 @ 11:58 PM |
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Gman762
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The one directly off the Marshmallow Fluff jar is the only fudge that I care for. Add walnuts or pecans...mmmmmm! Creamy, smooth and mighty sinful 
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| Apr 25, 2008 @ 7:13 AM |
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misschoos
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>>>chocolate fudge<<<
This woman's recipes never fail. 
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| Apr 25, 2008 @ 11:35 AM |
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youbetcha
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sounds like fun 
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| Apr 25, 2008 @ 3:58 PM |
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kattsmeow
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Um, I have lost my mothers recipe. No one has it either.
The only thing I can't remember is how much sugar to use.
Other wise,,
2 hersheys chocolate bars(8oz)
1 pkg of chocolate morsels
1 jar of marshmallow creme.
I stick of REAL butter (1 cup)
3/4 can of evaporated milk.
I think,,,4 cups of sugar. 
1 teaspoon of REAL vanilla
You heat the sugar, butter, and milk to a rolling boil.
Boil for 10 minutes.
Quickly add the chocolate and marshmallow.
Then stir in the vanilla.
I have to say this can set up very quick.
I have the bars of Chocolate already broken up, and the chips ready to put in so I can stir very quickly.
This is almost the same as the one off the marshmallow jar.
Actually, Becky had some that she made and hasn't shared the recipe yet with me!
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| Apr 25, 2008 @ 5:30 PM |
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VaPeppermintPatti
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Velveeta Fudge....The Richest Fudge Around!!
Velveeta Fudge
1 pound of butter
4 pounds of 10X or 4X powdered sugar
1 pound of Velveeta cheese
1 cup of cocoa
1 tablespoon of vanilla
1. Place cheese and butter in top of double boiler, melt, and blend well.
2. Sift sugar and cocoa together.
3. Add sifted sugar/cocoa mixture to melted cheese/butter mixture
and mix well. You can use your hands to really work it all together after is cools a bit.
4. Spread on pan covered in wax paper.
5. Chill till firm.
6. Cut into very small pieces as this is VERY rich.
7. Keeps well in refrigerator for weeks covered.
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| Apr 25, 2008 @ 8:10 PM |
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youbetcha
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Velveeta fudge, whoda thunk?  
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| Apr 25, 2008 @ 10:49 PM |
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mystery2u888
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I am soo in on this one
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| May 1, 2008 @ 9:06 AM |
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graywolf
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for lot's of great fudge recipes check {email address removed}
recipes from cooks.com
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| May 1, 2008 @ 12:17 PM |
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ShnFar
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I'm with Gman on this one..... Although peanut butter fudge is my favorite......
The weather has alot to do with whether or not homemade fudge turns out right. There can't be too much moisture in the air.
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| Sep 3 @ 6:43 PM |
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Bj864
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The next time you make peanut butter fudge, try putting 1/2 jar marshmello cream and 1 tablespoon of white corn syrup in it. You will be amazed at how much better it is.
Everyones raves over my fudge and I think those 2 ingredients are why! 
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