Old-Fashioned Fudge

 Old-Fashioned Fudge Don’t Lose This!

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons Hershey’s cocoa
• 1 stick salted butter (½ cup)
• 1 (5 oz) can Carnation evaporated milk
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Prepare your pan
   Lightly butter or line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper so the fudge comes out easily later.
2. Cook the base mixture
   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine:
   • cocoa
   • sugar
   • evaporated milk
   • butter
   • pinch of salt

   Stir constantly so it doesn’t burn.

3. Bring to a boil
   Once it starts bubbling, keep stirring and let it boil for about 4–5 minutes.
   (It should look smooth, thick, and glossy.)
4. Remove from heat
   Take the pan off the stove and quickly stir in:
   • vanilla extract
   • nuts (if using)
5. Pour and set
   Immediately pour into your prepared pan. Spread evenly.
6. Cool completely
   Let it sit at room temperature until firm (about 2–4 hours), or refrigerate to speed it up.
7. Cut & enjoy
   Slice into small squares—this fudge is rich and sweet!