Description
Indulge in the classic taste of Old Fashioned Hershey Cocoa Fudge, a rich and creamy homemade treat made with Hershey’s cocoa powder. This easy recipe delivers a nostalgic chocolate experience perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing guests with its timeless flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup Hershey’s cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the milk while stirring constantly until smooth.
- Add the butter and stir until melted and combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once boiling, stop stirring and let it boil undisturbed for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture vigorously until it thickens and loses its shine.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly and smoothing the top.
- Cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Lift out of the pan using parchment paper and cut into squares.
Notes
Ensure constant stirring when combining ingredients to avoid lumps.
Let the fudge cool completely before cutting for best results.
Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 36 squares
- Calories: 90 kcal
Keywords: Old Fashioned Hershey Cocoa Fudge, homemade fudge, classic chocolate fudge, Hershey’s cocoa recipe, easy fudge recipe