Classic Chocolate Fudge
Rich, fudgy homemade chocolate in just 15 minutes. Butter, cocoa, sugar, and vanilla combine into a velvety treat that sets on the countertop.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 16
- Calories
- 165
- Protein
- 1g
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
- 2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, ~2 minutes. Do not brown.
- 3
Remove from heat. Stir in cocoa powder until no lumps remain, ~1 minute.
- 4
Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- 5
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using a rubber spatula.
- 6
Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- 8×8-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- medium saucepan
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- rubber spatula
- cutting knife
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