Grandpa Hodge’s Chocolate Fudge Recipe

December 4, 2016

Grandpa Hodge’s Chocolate Fudge Recipe

This chocolate fudge recipe comes from Grandpa Raymond Charles Hodge. It is a rich, old-fashioned homemade fudge made with butter, evaporated milk, sugar, marshmallows, unsweetened chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweet chocolate, vanilla, and optional nuts.

This is the kind of family candy recipe that is perfect for holidays, gift trays, dessert tables, or making ahead and freezing.

Why You’ll Love This Fudge

It is rich, chocolatey, and classic.
It makes a large batch for sharing.
The marshmallows help create a smooth texture.
It refrigerates and freezes well.

Fudge by: Grandpa – Raymond Charles Hodge

1/2 cup Land O’Lakes Butter

1 can ( 13 1/2oz) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk

4 1/2 cups of Domino Sugar

1 – 10 oz bag of Kraft Miniature Marshmallows

2 oz Baker’s Unsweetened Chocolate

1 – 12 oz Bag Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

8 oz Baker’s Sweet Chocolate

1 Tab McCormick’s Pure Vanilla Extract

1 to 2 cups of Fisher Chopped Nuts ( optional )

In a large heavy pan over medium heat melt butter & sugar and evaporated milk until sugar is completely dissolved. Stirring constantly !! After sugar is dissolved boil covered 4 to 5 minutes. Watch closely so it does not stick or burn: Continue to stirring constantly !!

TAKE OF THE HEAT:

Now add:

1) 10 oz bag of Kraft Marshmallows, stir until melted

2) Chocolate Pieces, one at a time, stirring until each kind is melted before adding more

3) Vanilla – Nuts, spread on a buttered cookie sheet

4) Refrigerate or freeze well until set ( My dad always made this when it was real cold outside and put the pan outside till it was set )

5) Cut fudge into pieces and this will refrigerate well or also freezes good too.

Fudge Tip

Stir constantly and watch the mixture closely so it does not stick or burn. Let the fudge chill until fully set before cutting it into pieces.

More Chocolate Desserts

If you like chocolate desserts, try Karla’s Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe or Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe.

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Grandpa Hodge’s Chocolate Fudge Recipe