Dutch Fudge Recipes

OLD FASHIONED CREAMY COCOA FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8"x8" pan** (See Notes) with parchment or non-stick foil with a piece that is long enough to line the bottom and come up and over two opposite sides of the pan. (use these as "handles" to get the cooled fudge out of the pan). Spray with pan spray. You can also spray or butter the pan well, but using parchment or non-stick foil will make it easier to get the fudge out of the pan.
• Place the sugar, cocoa powder, corn syrup, salt and milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan that is much larger than you think you need. 3 quart size will work just fine.
• Stir well, and cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. You can stir it and scrape the sides of the pan until it starts to boil.
• Allow the mixture to boil until it reaches 234F. This is just under the soft ball stage, but this is the correct temperature for making cocoa fudge. (If you're making chocolate fudge, cook to 238F, which is the soft ball stage.)
• Move the pan off the burner and drop in the butter and the vanilla. Don't stir them in (if you stir too soon, you'll end up with grainy fudge).
• Let the mixture cool to 110F. The pan will feel warm but by no means hot. If you're using a "leave-in" candy thermometer, there will be no question. If you don't have one, occasionally check the temperature with your instant read thermometer (that's what I do).
• Once the candy has cooled to the correct temperature, begin stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon. You can also scoop up a bunch of the warm candy and let it pour back into the pot. This will make you feel fancy, and it will help to bring the temperature of the candy down more quickly. Keep stirring and stirring until the candy is just starting to lose its gloss and thicken up.
• Dump in the pecans if using, and stir them in quickly.
• Scrape the now-quite-thick fudge into the pan and moosh it into the corners with a spatula. I sprinkled some flaky sea salt on top of mine. You can too if you want. Or not.
• Allow the candy to set up for at least an hour before slicing with a sharp knife.
• Store at room temperature in a tightly-sealed container for 3-4 days. But it will be gone before then.

OLD FASHIONED FUDGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Butter a flat baking tray.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan and slowly add the sugar. When you can see the sugar just beginning to burn (little brown bits in it), then add the condensed milk.
• Now keep stirring with a wooden spoon (non-stop) - if you stop stirring, it will burn and you will have toffee stuck to the pan. It will change colour to light brown and then a darker brown. Keep stirring. Then at some point the mix will start to change texture.
• You will see what I mean - the mixture will start to change its consistency. At this point, and NO LATER, you pour it onto the baking tray. If you get it right, it should be fudge, and edible without breaking your teeth ☺️.
• If you get it wrong, the bottom of the pan will have dark brown burnt sugar residues, and you will have made toffee instead (also good !) The taste is the same, but it can break your teeth. The advantage is that the batch lasts longer, as the other consumers are away at the dentist ????.
• Before it has completely cooled mark into squares with a knife.

EASY FUDGY BROWNIES FROM SCRATCH (OUR FAVORITE)

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 325 degrees F. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch x 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on opposite sides to help remove the baked brownies from the pan.
• Prepare a double-boiler by filling a medium saucepan with water about 2 inches deep. Heat the water until barely simmering. See the notes section below for tips on making these without a double-boiler and instead using a microwave or making them directly in a saucepan.
• Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium heat-safe bowl. Rest the bowl over the simmering water. If the bottom of the bowl touches the water, remove a little water from the saucepan.
• Stir the mixture occasionally until the butter has melted and the mixture is quite warm. Don't worry if it looks gritty; it will become smooth once you add the eggs and flour.
• Remove the bowl from the saucepan, and set aside for 5 minutes or until it is only warm, not hot.
• Stir in the vanilla.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each one.
• When the batter looks thick and well blended, add the flour. Use a spoon to beat the flour into the batter until it is very thick and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. We use a wooden spoon or spatula and beat for 40 to 50 strokes (see video for reference).
• Stir in nuts if using.
• Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
• Bake the brownies until the edges look dry and the middle looks slightly underbaked; 20 to 30 minutes. You can test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. The brownies are finished baking if it comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
• Cool completely before removing from the pan - this step is essential and helps the brownies set. Cut into 16 squares.

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Coat a 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder over the bottom and sides of pan. Tap the sides of the pan lightly to spread cocoa around, and dump out any excess. Set aside.
• In stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light, fluffy, and nearly doubled in size. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well in between each addition. Add the vanilla extract with the last egg. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula.
• Adjust the mixer speed to low, then slowly add 2 cups of powdered sugar until combined.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and ¾ cup of cocoa powder. Pour over the wet ingredients, and fold in by hand with a spatula. When the dry ingredients are nearly incorporated, add in the chocolate chips, and continue to fold batter until seamless.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 1 hour until top is set and edges of cake are pulling away from sides of the pan. Cool for 1 1/2 hours on wire rack, then invert and let cool for another hour.
• When the cake has cooled, combine the remaining ¾ cup of powdered sugar, remaining ¼ cup of cocoa powder, and milk in a small bowl. Whisk together until desired consistency is reached. If icing is too thick, add a little more milk to loosen it up.
• Spoon icing over top of cake, making sure some runs down the sides.
• Slice, serve, and enjoy!

DUTCH BORSTPLAAT / EASY, SIMPLE, BASIC FUDGE

Steps:

• Moisten moulds on greased paper.
• Bring sugar and water to the boil and boil, stirring constantly until a drop of the liquid forms a thread when dropped from a spoon.
• Remove from heat, add flavouring of your choice, and then the butter.
• Keep stirring until the mixture becomes more solid, then pour quickly into the moistened moulds.
• Cool and remove paper and moulds.

BEST DAMN CHOCOLATE FUDGE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder and salt. Whisk it all together and set aside.
• In a microwave safe bowl, add butter and 1/2 of the chocolate chips or chunks. Microwave in 30 second intervals until everything is melted.
• In a large bowl, add eggs, white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer until fully incorporated. Then add chocolate mixture and continue to mix together.
• Add flour mixture and continue to mix for 3 minutes until everything is well combined. Gently fold in remaining chunks/chips. Place bowl with batter in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill and thicken (important).
• Preheat oven to 350° and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• Scoop out batter and roll into balls (wet hands first!) about 1.5″ in diameter. Place on parchment at least 3 inches apart. With hands still wet, press batter down to about 1/4″ thick. Add additional chips or chunks to tops of cookies.
• Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely before removing from pan.

DUTCH FUDGE

Steps:

• Conversions.
• 10.5 oz = 300 grams.
• 7 oz = 200 grams.
• 1/3 oz = 10 grams.
• 3/8 cup = 1 ml.
• For the flavorings, if desired, you can use 4 tablespoons of brewed expresso coffee or prepared cocoa or
• 2 tablespoons marashcino juice, or.
• 3 tablespoons whipping cream.
• If you use cookie forms, keep them cooled in a dish of ice water.
• Combine sugar, milk and butter in a thick bottomed pan and add one of the above flavorings.
• Boil the mixture, stirring constantly.
• Product will be ready when a drop of the hot mixture does not flatten on a plate or in a cup of water, but retains it's basic "drop" shape.
• DO NOT OVERCOOK.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Place the cookie forms on a sheet of foil and pour the mixture into the forms.
• The fudge should not be more than 1 cm (3/8") thick.
• If cooky forms are not being used, pour directly onto a sheet of aluminum foil, raising its edges so the liquid does not pour out. Keep the fudge to the thickness mentioned above. Once it is hardened, cut with a cold knife.