Dad's Old Fashioned Fudge

Dad's Old Fashioned Fudge

from thefedupfoodie.com

Dad's Old Fashioned Fudge recipe has been in my family since about 1975 and is an absolute must-make every Christmas and Easter. With just 5 ingredients, it turns out rich, creamy and a complete crowd pleaser! We served this homemade fudge at my Dad's funeral reception and the plate was wiped clean in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 tbsp half & half (or whole milk )
  • 2 tbsp + 2 tsp pure vanilla
  • 7 oz unsalted butter (1 cube + 3/4 cube)
  • 16 oz semi sweet chocolate chips (or bars)
  • 2-3 cups walnut halves

Directions

  1. 1

    Lightly grease a 8x10 or 9x13 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper making sure parchment overlaps sides for easy removal later. Set aside. 

  2. 2

    In a 8 quart pot combine sugar, evaporated milk, half & half and vanilla. Place pan over medium heat stirring constantly for approximately 6 1/2 mins. Mixture should come to a rapid boil for a full 2 mins. Once it comes to a rapid boil, start your timer for 2 minutes and continue staring consistently.(IMPORTANT See Note #2 below)

  3. 3

    Take off heat. Add butter and continue stirring while adding in chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is completely smooth. Stir in walnuts.

  4. 4

    Pour chocolate mixture evenly into lined pan. Chill for at least 2 hours. 

  5. 5

    Once chilled gently run butter knife along sides of pan to loosen. Carefully remove fudge and loosen parchment from sides. With a large sharp knife carefully cut into small pieces. Keep refrigerated for a longer shelf life of up to 1 month.