Brown Sugar Fudge
Looking for a delicious dessert idea? This easy, old-fashioned fudge recipe is made with brown sugar, vanilla, pecans, or walnuts.
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- Serves: 64 persons
Ingredients
- 2cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 1cup granulated sugar
- 1cup evaporated milk
- ½cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1cup pecans, or walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine brown sugar, white sugar, evaporated milk, and butter.Step 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, to the soft-ball stage or 236 F to 238 F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.Step 3
Add vanilla (do not stir) and let cool to lukewarm.Step 4
When lukewarm, beat the fudge with a wooden spoon until the mixture loses its gloss. Stir in the nuts.Step 5
Pour into a buttered 8-inch pan or pie plate.Step 6
Cool brown sugar fudge until firm and cut into small squares