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Post by cindosha on Dec 7, 2014 12:46:48 GMT
I never make fudge but would like to try to make some for the cookie plates we give to the neighbors. What is your EASIEST fav?
Cindy
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Post by katherinenaomi on Dec 7, 2014 12:54:33 GMT
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Post by KelleeM on Dec 7, 2014 12:59:45 GMT
I have a great recipe that makes a LOT of fudge but don't have time to post it now...I'll try to check back later today.
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Post by YooHoot on Dec 7, 2014 14:35:15 GMT
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Post by gypsymama on Dec 7, 2014 14:36:11 GMT
fantasy fudge from the kraft marshmallow cream jar
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Post by ~Susan~ on Dec 7, 2014 17:06:01 GMT
fantasy fudge from the kraft marshmallow cream jar I thought this was the only way to make fudge until a few years ago, lol. It is still the only way I make it even though I have been enlightened. It's my favorite. |
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Post by styxgirl on Dec 7, 2014 17:13:01 GMT
Now, wait a minute ... Your thread title didn't say EASY!!! 
My very favorite is the Hershey's Rich Cocoa Fudge recipe off of the box of cocoa.
It is SOOOOOOOOO good. My Grandma used to make it. To me, there is none better.
Is it easy to make? Not for me! Each year I make it at Christmas ... I end up with at least one batch of either chocolate syrup (undercooked) or a crusty, crystalized chocolate ball (over cooked).
But when a batch turns out .... Whooooooooooo! It is AMAZING!!!
Here's the recipe: Hershey's Rich Cocoa Fudge
Best wishes!! |
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Post by scraphollie27 on Dec 7, 2014 17:25:54 GMT
Chocolate Mint Fudge (aka Candy Cane Fudge)
1 2/3 c. Granulated sugar
2/3 c. Regular evaporated milk
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. Mini marshmallows
1 1/2 c. Semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1/3 c. Crushed candy canes
Line 8x8 square pan with waxed paper
Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in medium saucepan; bring to rolling boil. Boil for 4-5 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken
Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, vanilla, and peppermint extract until marshmallows and chocolate are melted.
Pour into prepared pan; let cool one minute. Press candy canes lightly into surface. Chill in refrigerator until set.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Dec 7, 2014 19:18:41 GMT
Eagle's foolproof chocolate fudge. Rich and delicious. Best if you give it a few minutes to warm up before you eat it (it's softer that way). I like to add walnuts to mine. |
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Post by PLurker on Dec 8, 2014 6:23:30 GMT
The first microwave I ever bought had a no-fail microwave version. I could not believe it would be good. I was wrong. So good! Don't have that recipe but pretty sure it was similar to this . Worth a try because you can not get any easier. I use walnuts though, because I like them. |
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Post by hop2 on Dec 8, 2014 17:15:30 GMT
Eagle's foolproof chocolate fudge. Rich and delicious. Best if you give it a few minutes to warm up before you eat it (it's softer that way). I like to add walnuts to mine. Another vote for this one |
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Post by mtscrapper on Dec 8, 2014 17:23:55 GMT
I have tried several recipes and I hate fudge that has a grainy feel or sugary feel. I wanted a creamy fudge and I finally found it with See's fudge recipeI don't put the nuts in it because I don't like nuts in my fudge. The recipe doesn't specify which type of chocolate chips. My personal preference is 2 bags of semi-sweet and 1 bag of milk chocolate. VERY easy! |
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Post by perumbula on Dec 8, 2014 19:19:52 GMT
This one. I know you said easiest and a lot of people don't associate a candy thermometer with easy. But it is. Really. I promise. This is the only kind of fudge I consider fudge. Everything else is just melted chocolate mixed in with something else. It's more of an extra sweet ganache than fudge. I also do a ton of different flavors. Once you get the technique down, you can do anything with it. Sadly, I don't have a stand mixer this year so I won't be doing fudge. I am lazy enough that I won't mix by hand.
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Post by lbp on Dec 8, 2014 19:39:46 GMT
No one ever believes me when I tell them I make my fudge this way because it is way too easy and totally foolproof.
1 can of chocolate frosting
1 tea. vanilla
1 12 oz. bag of chocolate chips.
Melt chocolate chips in the microwave and stir in chocolate frosting. Chill.
Delicious and you can make lots of varieties by changing the flavor of the frosting. I like vanilla frosting with some almond flavoring, white chocolate chips and cut up maraschino cherries in it.
Give it a try!
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Post by ajsweetpea on Dec 8, 2014 19:51:25 GMT
Peanut Butter Candy Bar Fudge... found this on Pinterest... YUM!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter
3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 3/4 cups Reese's peanut butter chips, coarsely chopped
7 oz jar marshmallow creme
1 tsp vanilla extract.
2 cups assorted candy, chopped or whole
Instructions
1.Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper.
2.Combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
3.Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
4.Once at a full boil, continue boiling for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
5.Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter chips. (I use a whisk to get out all the lumps.)
6.Stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla extract.
7.Sprinkle 1/3 of the assorted candies onto the bottom of the baking dish.
8.Pour half of the hot mixture over the candies.
9.Sprinkle another third of the candies over the top.
10.Pour the remaining hot mixture over the top.
11.Sprinkle the remaining third of the candies over the top of the fudge and let cool at room temperature.
12.Cut into squares and serve.
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Post by kckckc on Dec 9, 2014 2:55:37 GMT
This one. I know you said easiest and a lot of people don't associate a candy thermometer with easy. But it is. Really. I promise. This is the only kind of fudge I consider fudge. Everything else is just melted chocolate mixed in with something else. It's more of an extra sweet ganache than fudge. I also do a ton of different flavors. Once you get the technique down, you can do anything with it. Sadly, I don't have a stand mixer this year so I won't be doing fudge. I am lazy enough that I won't mix by hand. Another vote for this one. Like perumbula this is the only kind I consider to be real fudge. I hate the marshmallow cream version. |
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Post by luckyexwife on Dec 9, 2014 2:57:38 GMT
This one. I know you said easiest and a lot of people don't associate a candy thermometer with easy. But it is. Really. I promise. This is the only kind of fudge I consider fudge. Everything else is just melted chocolate mixed in with something else. It's more of an extra sweet ganache than fudge. I also do a ton of different flavors. Once you get the technique down, you can do anything with it. Sadly, I don't have a stand mixer this year so I won't be doing fudge. I am lazy enough that I won't mix by hand. I made this one today. It was time consuming, but it was easy. It turned out really well, and everyone in my family liked it. Thanks for sharing! |
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Post by luckyexwife on Dec 9, 2014 2:59:27 GMT
Peanut Butter Candy Bar Fudge... found this on Pinterest... YUM! Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter 3 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 3/4 cups Reese's peanut butter chips, coarsely chopped 7 oz jar marshmallow creme 1 tsp vanilla extract. 2 cups assorted candy, chopped or whole  Instructions 1.Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper. 2.Combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk in a heavy bottomed saucepan. 3.Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. 4.Once at a full boil, continue boiling for 5 minutes, stirring continuously. 5.Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter chips. (I use a whisk to get out all the lumps.) 6.Stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla extract. 7.Sprinkle 1/3 of the assorted candies onto the bottom of the baking dish. 8.Pour half of the hot mixture over the candies. 9.Sprinkle another third of the candies over the top. 10.Pour the remaining hot mixture over the top. 11.Sprinkle the remaining third of the candies over the top of the fudge and let cool at room temperature. 12.Cut into squares and serve. What is the purpose of cooking spray and parchment paper? I get one or the other, but both? |
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Post by perumbula on Dec 9, 2014 3:00:14 GMT
yea! so glad it worked for you! I love it when someone tries one of my recipes and they enjoy it.  ETA: In the previous recipe, the cooking spray would be there to hold the parchment paper down. PP will often curl or shift unless you stick it down with something. |
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Not for me! Each year I make it at Christmas ... I end up with at least one batch of either chocolate syrup (undercooked) or a crusty, crystalized chocolate ball (over cooked).
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