Decadent Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

Ingredients (Makes about 24 squares)
2 cups sugar

4 tablespoons Hershey’s cocoa

1 stick salted butter

5 oz can Carnation evaporated milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Nuts (optional)

Instruction

Prepare the Pan:

Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cocoa.

Add Wet Ingredients:
Add butter and evaporated milk to the saucepan.

Cook:
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a rolling boil and let it boil for 3–4 minutes. Test by dropping a small bit into cold water — if it forms a soft ball, it’s ready.

Add Vanilla & Nuts:
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and fold in nuts if using.

Set the Fudge:
Pour into prepared pan, smooth the top, and let cool for several hours or overnight.

Cut & Serve:
Once set, lift fudge from pan and cut into squares.