Halloween Fudge that Melts in Your Mouth

Homemade fudge over the holidays takes me back to childhood. My Aunt Joan makes this homemade fudge of various flavors. This year I made them with a Halloween twist for an upcoming party at work.

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Halloween Fudge that Melts in Your Mouth

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 10 Min

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Ingredients

Chocolate Fudge

• 3 cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup milk (whole milk or evaporated milk work well)
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Peanut Butter Fudge

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Chocolate Fudge

1. Lightly butter an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a heavy, medium sized saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and corn syrup. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
3. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pot. Continue to cook the mixture without stirring, until it reaches 234°F–240°F.
4. Remove the pan from the heat. Immediately add the butter in pieces on top, but do not stir it in.
5. Let the mixture cool, undisturbed, to lukewarm. This usually takes about an hour.
6. Add the vanilla extract.
7. Using a wooden spoon or a hand mixer, beat the fudge until it becomes thick and starts to lose its glossy appearance.
8. Here's where you add your optional ingredients. Quickly stir in your prepared nuts, candy, etc. and immediately pour the fudge into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.
9. Refrigerate until firm (about 2 hours). Once set, use a sharp knife to cut into squares.

Peanut Butter Fudge

1. Lightly butter an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix cream cheese and peanut butter.
3. Add sugar and vanilla and mix well.
4. Add optional ingredients at this point: chopped nuts, chocolate chips, candy, etc.
5. Refrigerate until firm (about 2 hours). Once set, use a sharp knife to cut into squares.

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