Never-Fail Fudge Recipe
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Never-Fail Fudge

By: LEEMA 
"Confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter, milk and vanilla are cooked in a double boiler, then beaten like mad and spread in a pan to cool into fudgey gloriousness."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x9 inch dish
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Butter a 9x9 inch dish.
  2. Combine sugar, cocoa, butter, milk, vanilla and salt in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and beat until mixture loses its gloss. Stir in chopped nuts and pour quickly into prepared pan.
  3. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 283 | Total Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by diane o.   view full review
This is the fudge recipe that I've been using for over 20 years. I don't add the nuts, and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2005 by David   view full review
I tried a few recipes before I found this one. This is a great base recipe for perfect fudge....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by DDALLIER   view full review
This is an excellent basic fudge recipe that can be added to any way you want, and makes a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by ABBRA888   view full review
This fudge is very easy to make - no soft ball stage - yeah! quick too - and the pot was easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Angela A.   view full review
While I have a slight prefer for fudge made the traditional way, this was ready within 15...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by HILLMORRI   view full review
I loved this recipe!!! I am not a really good cook and wanted to make something special to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by kokoskorner   view full review
I actually made vanilla fudge with this by omitting the cocoa and cooking the butter first in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DONSSWEETY   view full review
Ok, I thought I was a pretty good cook, but this didn't turn out for me at all. i followed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2008 by Linds   view full review
Very good!!! Will make it again..and it was so easy and so quick!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by mommyswinson Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! Easiest Christmas treat I've ever made. This will become an annual tradition! Thanks!

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