How To Make Chocolate Fudge |Old Fashioned Rocky Road

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: baking chocolate

Dark chocolate chips provide a richer flavor while baking chocolate is often less expensive.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream is a dairy-free alternative, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds can provide a similar crunch and are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be cheaper.

Prepare a regular loaf pan by lining it with foil.

In a deep saucepan, combine 2 cups of white granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of Hershey's cocoa, and a sprinkle of salt, stirring with a wooden spoon.

Add 2 tablespoons of Karo syrup and 3/4 cup of whole milk to the mixture and stir until well combined.

Place the saucepan on medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

Cook the fudge mixture without stirring until it reaches the soft ball stage (234 to 236 degrees Fahrenheit) or until it forms a soft ball in cold water.

Once the fudge reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the heat and let it sit for about 10 minutes without stirring.

Add 3 tablespoons of real sweet cream butter to the fudge and let it cool to lukewarm before stirring.

After cooling, stir the fudge for 8 to 10 minutes until it thickens and loses its gloss.

Once thickened, add 1/2 teaspoon of butter vanilla extract, 1 cup of mini marshmallows, and 1/3 cup of walnuts, stirring until evenly distributed.

Quickly pour the fudge mixture into the prepared loaf pan and let it set until firm.

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