Betty Crockers Boys and Girls Cookbook Fudge Longmeadow
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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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Unsweetened chocolate
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 cups Sugar
- 0.6667 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
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.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 151 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 737 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
