Hershey’s Cocoa Fudge is a classic, rich, and creamy fudge recipe made with Hershey’s cocoa powder. This old-fashioned fudge is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings and makes a wonderful homemade gift.
📋 Ingredients:
🍬 2/3 cup Hershey’s cocoa powder
🍬 3 cups granulated sugar
🧂 1/8 tsp salt
🥛 1 1/2 cups whole milk
🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter
🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
📝 Directions:
- Prepare the Pan: 🧈 Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: 🍫 In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the Hershey’s cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well to ensure the cocoa is evenly distributed.
- Add the Milk: 🥛 Slowly stir in the milk, mixing until everything is well combined. Make sure there are no lumps of cocoa powder remaining.
- Cook the Mixture: 🍬 Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it comes to a full rolling boil. Once boiling, stop stirring and allow the mixture to continue boiling until it reaches 234°F (112°C) on a candy thermometer, or until it forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water. This should take about 20-25 minutes.
- Cool the Mixture: ❄️ Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the butter and vanilla extract. Do not stir. Let the mixture cool to about 110°F (43°C), or until it is lukewarm. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Beat the Fudge: 🍬 Once the fudge has cooled, beat the mixture with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer until it starts to thicken and lose its glossy sheen. This may take several minutes. The fudge should be thick but still pourable.
- Pour into the Pan: 🍫 Quickly pour the fudge into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Cool Completely: ❄️ Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature until it is firm. Once set, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut it into squares.
- Serve: 🍽️ Enjoy your rich and creamy Hershey’s Cocoa Fudge!
🍽 Serve:
Enjoy this classic, decadent Hershey’s Cocoa Fudge as a sweet treat or gift it to someone special!
⏱ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
⏱ Cooling Time: 30-40 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 25-30 pieces
🔥 Calories: 120 kcal per piece
💡 Notes:
- Be patient while cooking and cooling the fudge; temperature control is key to achieving the right texture.
- Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Enjoy your delightful and indulgent Hershey’s Cocoa Fudge! 🍫✨