Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2011

This doesn't get hot enough when cooked in double boiler. I had to take it out of double boiler and cook in saucepan.

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2011

It seems to have turned out fine, but I, too, had trouble getting it up to temp in the double boiler. After nearly an hour, I ended up putting it all in the microwave in an 8 c. measuring bowl, and microwaving it a minute at a time until the temp came up. Ahh...a friend just told me a double boiler is designed to keep the ingredients in the top pan at or below the boiling temp of water (212F), so there's no way to get something up to 236F in a double boiler.

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lisahw

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

This is similar to my mom's fudge recipe. The main differences I see are the amount of sugar & evaporated milk and how it's combined. My mom's calls for the butter, chocolate chips, nuts, marshmallow cream and a tsp of vanilla to be placed all in one bowl. Then over medium heat, you combine 3 cups of sugar and 1 1/3 cups of evaporated milk and bring to a rolling boil. You then allow it to continue to boil for exactly 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Then you pour the hot mixture over the chip mixture and stir until well combined and the chips and butter are melted. You then pour immediately into the pan and allow to chill for 1 hr to set up. Makes great fudge, BUT I have found over the years that you want to make sure and NOT make this on a humid day. It doesn't want to set up if you do. Well at least not in the south. :)

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Denice

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Jacksonville, Arkansas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2011

I made this yesterday to send to friends and relatives out of town and it turned out very good. Like other reviewers I didn't use a double boiler, but buttered a 4 quart saucepan, which makes sure the mixture doesn't stick to the pan. I also cooked it using a candy thermometer (essential I think for making fudge) and heated it to almost 250 degrees and it came out great. With these few tweaks, I will be making this fudge recipe from now on.

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Shannon

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Sahuarita, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: May 7, 2011

This reminds me of the fudge we had growin up, I had to replace 7 oz marshmallow fluf for 1 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows. good recipe

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joe

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2011

This recipe is simple and delicious. I used to make fudge growing up with my mother and grandmother around the holidays, and never really had a written recipe for fudge. This is the closest recipe I can find based on its ingredients and directions. Instead of a double boiler I used a heavy saucepan, and I melted my own marshmallows in place of using a jar of marshmallow creme. I would recommend using Ghiradelli chocolate chips for the taste. Also, once the chocolate is added and the mixture starts to thicken, mixing in one direction has given me the best results when it comes to texture. My best batch came out slightly oily-looking and didn't stick to the pan when pouring into containers. Let it cool uncovered for 2-3 hours, then refrigerate. It comes out great without walnuts too if you prefer. I made three batches this last holiday season and so far everyone has loved it.

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bakedgoodness

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Huntington Beach, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2011

I followed the recipe to a T, but it still would not harden. I use it as a topping on ice cream. I wish I could have used it as a "Remarkable Fudge." Back to the drawing board.

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Dannf2

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2011

same recipe my great grandmother used.... I make it every year. :)

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Gina

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Dana Point, California, USA

Living In: Mission Viejo, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2011

way way way to hard to make

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chef

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

This is the best melt in your mouth fudge I've had in a long time! Very easy to make too! I didn't have a candy thermometer or a double boiler as the recipe calls for. I boiled the butter and sugar and evap. milk for 12 minutes, then added the rest of the ingredients. It set up perfectly! Thank you so much for this yummy recipe! I'll be making this again and again!

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