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Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge

A quick, old-fashioned chocolate fudge made with cocoa powder, butter, and pecans, ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fudge Base
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • 8x8 baking dish

Method
 

  1. Combine sugar, cocoa powder, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Bring mixture to a rolling boil while stirring constantly.
  3. Boil and stir for exactly 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, and pecans.
  5. Pour into prepared dish and let set before cutting.

Notes

Do not overcook; timing is key for smooth fudge.