Hershey’s Cocoa Fudge recipe is from the back of an old Hershey’s can. It’s a classic, rich, and creamy fudge made with Hershey’s cocoa powder.

Hershey’s Cocoa Fudge

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Hershey’s Cocoa Fudge recipe is from the back of an old Hershey’s can.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 3 dozen squares
Category: Candy
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

2/3 cup Hershey’s cocoa
3 cups granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Lightly butter an 8 or 9 inch square pan. Set aside.
Thoroughly combine dry ingredients in a heavy 4 quart saucepan. Stir in milk; bring to a bubbly boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring to 234 degrees F (soft ball stage). The bulb of the candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of pan.
Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla extract. Do not stir.
Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees F.
Beat until fudge thickens and loses some of its gloss.
Quickly spread in the prepared pan.
Cool.

Notes

Marshmallow-Nut Fudge: Increase cocoa to 3/4 cup. Cook fudge as directed in above recipe. Add 1 cup Marshmallow Creme with butter and vanilla extract. Do not stir. Cool to 110 degrees F.

Beat for 10 minutes. Stir in 1 cup broken nuts; pour into pan. Fudge will set after it is poured into the pan.

Recipe is from the back of an old Hershey’s can.

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Hershey’s Cocoa Fudge