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hershey cocoa fudge recipe

Hershey Cocoa Fudge Recipe

The secret to this legendary treat lies in the simplicity of its ingredients and the use of pure cocoa, which gives the fudge its signature taste and texture.
As you embark on your journey to create this delectable dessert, you'll be using basic ingredients such as sugar, salt, milk and Hershey's cocoa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Equipment
  • 1 8- or 9-inch square pan
  • foil
  • 1 heavy 4-quart saucepan
  • 1 candy thermometer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 Cutting board
Ingredients
  
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup Hershey's Cocoa or Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
 
  • Butter an 8- or 9-inch square pan or line it with foil, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
    Set aside.
  • In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, thoroughly mix the cocoa powder, sugar and salt.
  • Stir in the milk until well combined with the dry ingredients.
    Place the saucepan on the stovetop and set it to medium heat.
  • Keep stirring until it reaches a bubbling boil.
    Once it reaches a bubbling boil, stop stirring and let it cook without stirring until it reaches 234°F on a candy thermometer or the softball stage.
    Make sure the bulb of the candy thermometer isn't touching the bottom of the saucepan.
  • When the mixture reaches the softball stage, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the butter on top of the fudge without stirring.
    Let the fudge cool to about 110°F or until it feels hot to the touch.
  • Once the fudge has cooled, add the vanilla extract and use a wooden spoon to vigorously stir the fudge until it thickens and loses its glossy appearance.
  • Pour the thickened fudge into the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth it out evenly.
    Let the fudge chill at room temperature until it is completely set.
  • Once the fudge is set, remove it from the pan using the foil overhang or by carefully turning it out onto a cutting board.
    Cut the fudge into bite-sized pieces and enjoy your homemade, rich cocoa fudge!
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