shortcut fudge
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This fudge tastes just like the old fudge recipe on the Hershey's cocoa can, which is my favorite--the one my mother always made. It has a slightly grainy texture that is different from the microwave recipes. This shortcut recipe, using chocolate pudding mix eliminates a lot of the measuring and fuss. Be sure it's cook-and-serve pudding, not instant.
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yield
25 -36 small pieces
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
Ingredients For shortcut fudge
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1 5oz pkgchocolate pudding mix--cook-and-serve, not instant--this is a lg. pkg.
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2 csugar
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1 cmilk
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2 Tbspbutter or real margarine (not spread)
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1 tspvanilla
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1/2-1 cwalnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
How To Make shortcut fudge
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1Combine pudding mix, sugar and milk in a saucepan over medium heat and cook to a soft-ball stage (225-250 on a candy thermometer).
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2Remove from heat and add butter without stirring. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
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3Add vanilla and beat until the fudge begins to thicken and lose its shine.
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4Add the nuts just as the fudge begins to thicken or you won't be able to stir them in.
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5Spread the fudge in a buttered 8X8 pan, and refrigerate until it is firm. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.
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6This is a small recipe, but I tried to double it once and it didn't do well. That might have just been bad luck, but I didn't try it again. :-)
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