Hershey’s Cocoa Fudge
This classic old-fashioned Hershey cocoa fudge recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a rich, creamy fudge. The recipe uses just a few simple ingredients, but the flavor is out of this world. Hershey's cocoa powder gives this fudge a rich chocolate flavor that is both sweet and indulgent.
Ingredients
- ⅛ tsp. Salt
- ⅔ C. Hershey’s cocoa powder
- 1 ½ C. Milk
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 3 C. Sugar
- 4 Tbsp. Butter
Instructions
- Heat the cocoa powder, sugar and salt over medium low heat until the sugar has melted.
- Stir in the milk, and raise the temperature to medium high.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, and leave undisturbed until the temperature reaches 234 degrees as shown on a candy thermometer placed on the side of the pot.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and add the vanilla and butter. Do not stir.
- Wait until the temperature reads 130 degrees, and then stir for several minutes until the mixture begins to dull.
- Pour into a well greased 9x13 baking dish, and drag a knife through the mixture to eliminate air bubbles.
- Set for 2-3 hours, and then chill before serving.