My first ever batch of fudge
By webeishere
@webeishere (36313)
United States
December 17, 2008 7:35pm CST
This is my very first attempt at making fudge.
Carnation has made it easy and quick as well.
This is a photo of the box I bought at Sam's Club.
It includes everything needed except butter.
It has a can of Carnation evaporated milk, Hersheys Chocolate chips,
a bag of sugar mix and a bag of marshallows, and decoartive trays
for the fudge to be placed in.
Mix and boil butter, condensed milk, till boiling.
Then boil and stir constantly for 4 minutes.
Remove from heat then stir in chips and marshallows stirring/blending till fully melted. Put in the pan and refridgerate 2 hours and it's ready to eat.
It's great because theres no need for a double boiler like for a lot of candy boiling etc.
I added some Holiday sprinkles as well on top. Do you make fudge from scratch or do you go the easy way as I did for my first time?
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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31 responses
@tyc415 (5706)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I have always made it from scratch, never knew they made it so easy with everything except the butter. I do recall once on here someone saying something about this and I think you said you saw it at Sam's. I don't have a Sam's card though. I wonder if anyone else sells it? My mother used to make some with the jars of marshmallow before.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I am sure it can be found elsewhere.
This is a big box with two batches of mix.
I mentioned it a couple weeks ago when I bought it.
I had to decide on making fudge or brownies that day.
Here's a shot of the fudge just before I placed it in the fridge.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Thanks.
Weight wise I have no idea.
The pan is 8 x 8 x 1.5 inches.
It's a good sized pan of fudge really.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
18 Dec 08
GB..I've made the regular way for years with Hersheys cocoa and its so good and not that hard to do..I've tried the way you mentioned and found it way to sweet for me..oh by the way, I don't use a double boiler, now thats another way..
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Too sweet?
Oh I need the sweetness with the sweet tooth I have.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
Oh I need the sweetness with the sweet tooth I have.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~1 person likes this
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
18 Dec 08
My Mother is a horrible cook, but the best baker of sweets there is..she was always asked to bring the lemon meringue pies,cookies, fudge, cakes and all homemade like the way things should still be made and boy if anyone has a sweet tooth i have all of them..lol..She would make her fudge and it wasn't sweet marshmellow sweet..thats what i mean..it was perfect to die for fudge and if you had two bites you'd probably go into a diabetic shock...sadly she lives in Calif. and i don't get her special treats anymore..her crust was so melt off the fork in her pies that i'd ask her to make just crust and sprinkled with cinnamon..yummm i'm hungry now..lol..
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
18 Dec 08
good for you,
I only tried to make fudge twice in my life and I messed it up both times so I just gave up.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I've burnt many batches of various candies from not stirring enough as it boils.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@babystar1 (4233)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Yummy Bob I love fudge. I make mine from scratch, form a recipe I got from my mother. I never tryed the Carnation kind you got.Sure sounds like it would be a lots easier with everything complete.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Did you have to use a double boiler pan then for moms recipe?
The only thing I hated was stirring constantly for 4 minutes.
That's to keep it from burnming I guess?
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@tamarafireheart (15384)
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18 Dec 08
Hi GRANPA BOB,
That looks yummie, can I have some? at least you are going to be very busy with snw anf fudge, he he he.
Tamara
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
NOPE!
It's mine, all mine.
Neener neener neener!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
It's mine, all mine.
Neener neener neener!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~1 person likes this
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Hey Grandpa Bob! That sounds like my kind of Fudge Mix! I
wonder if they sell that anywhere else! I don't belong to
Sam's Club, although I wish I did! My girlfriend does, but
who knows when she'll be going there next time! I'll have to
ask her now! I would love to have that kind of easy to make
fudge mix! I would never try to make it any other way. I can't
do double boiler things! I'd blow up the house! I'd never get
it right! I'm not the candy making type! I just am the candy
eating type!lol Now you got me wanting some nice fudge too!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
WalMart is owned by Smas or vice versa.
So I'd guess a WalMart mat carry it.
Even grocery stores should carry it as it is a national brand name product.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@Polly1 (12644)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I make fudge every year. I use the recipe on the back the jar of Kraft marshmellow cream. It sounds like the basic recipe you used. It make sgreat fudge and its easy too. Fool proof, like you said, no need for double broilers, no need for candy thermomenters. You can also experiment with it and add some extra stuff. Chopped nuts, peanut butter etc.
Merry Christmas to you and the family. I haven't been able to find time to check in at mylot. I have been selling on ebay and I have been really busy. Tis the season.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I've never paid attention to the label on the jars when I bought them.
I use that stuff for making a fruit salad is all. I may have to try it sometime soon. Well I am glad that the time you did find, you spent some of it in my discussions. Thank you very much friend. No more freebies for us?
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Glad it came out right and fudge is delicious! Enjoy Grandpa, I have already made some fudge and some peanut brittle. That kit was a good idea. Sure makes it easier. I just wish it was low cal.lol@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
How hard is peanut brittle to make?
I am a great fan of that stuff.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
18 Dec 08
it is easy to make and keeps along time. I like it alot and there are many easy recipes on the net. Its fast to make and not to mesy and easy to break up and put in containers. Trans, for the dentist lol, only you! lol@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Dont let it stop you because we have all had a bum batch at one time or another....you can do it... the trick is in how long you cook it and it takes more then once to get the hang of it...you can do it!
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
18 Dec 08
Oh you are so mean. Here I am diabetic and you show how to make this delicious fudge. Well maybe one piece will not hurt. After all I might need one in case my sugar gets too low.
I did make some using condensed milk, not as good though.
Here I am diabetic and you show how to make this delicious fudge. Well maybe one piece will not hurt. After all I might need one in case my sugar gets too low.
I did make some using condensed milk, not as good though. 1 person likes this
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Yummy! I go the easy way for everything Grandpa Bob LOL especially when it comes to baking!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Anything easy is a comfort for me as I am naturally lazy.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~1 person likes this
@sid556 (30953)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I have tried and failed many times to make fudge. this year, my long time friend and i have decided to attempt it once again. I have printed out your recipe here and I'll let you know how it all turns out. My mom was known for her great chocolate fudge and there is no way that I could hold a candle to that. In fact before she passed...she hid that recipe...if there was one as we all tried to get it from her. she did tell my aunt how she made it but later told me that she lied about the ingredients because she didn't want anyone to take over her role. She will always be remembered as t he queen of fudge and it appears that the title won't be handed down soon as long as anyone that ever tasted her fudge is living. so thank you for the great recipe and happy holidays to you and your family!!
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@irishidid (8687)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Good grief. I didn't know fudge was an interest and here I put my fudge post on cooking. LOL
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@irishidid (8687)
• United States
19 Dec 08
Nope, not a single one except from my friend on IM who said "Oh no, you can't!" When I said I think I lost my holiday cooking mojo.
@ladym33 (10978)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I just made about 4 pounds of fudge today too. I use the recipe that is on the back of the marchmallow fluff jar. I have used this recipe several times over the years and it always comes out really good, well except once when I didn't stir the whole time, then it burned the pan, but that was several years ago, now I know when they say stir constantly for 5 minutes while it boils they mean it. Congratulations on your successful fudge.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Someone else mentioned that recipe on the jars.
I have to try that in the future I think.
4 lbs is a lot of fudge. I hope it's gifts etc not all for you.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@guybrush (4658)
• Australia
18 Dec 08
Oh, lovely! Glad to see the recipe uses butter. A lot of the fudge you buy these days is made with margarine, and it's definitely NOT the same! I've never attempted to make it, because I thought you needed a sugar thermometer and to boil it to a certain temperature, which sounded a bit iffy for a hopeless cook like me. Your fudge kit sounds like just the ticket - delicious!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Maragine?
Ewwww that's just oil and additives.
I have not used margarine etc in ages.
You'll only find real butter in my house for cooking and toast etc.
This lit is simple, quick, and decently priced for fudge actually.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
Ewwww that's just oil and additives.
I have not used margarine etc in ages.
You'll only find real butter in my house for cooking and toast etc.
This lit is simple, quick, and decently priced for fudge actually.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~@webeishere (36313)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Check under resonse number one.
I added a photo of the finished and decorated fudge.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@awonderfullife (2893)
• United States
19 Dec 08
Yum! Looks great, Grandpa Bob. I used to make fudge from scratch. Well, attempt to, that is. Mone NEVER turned out- always too gritty! I think the key is a candy thermometer, which I didn't have.
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
28 Dec 08
I have not seen that in the stores. I hope the fudge was good. I am presuming you ate them by now.
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
18 Dec 08
I have only ever made fudge a few times, but that is basically the way I make it. I have never bought a box with all the stuff in it before though. That is kind of cool. I hope you enjoyed your fudge. That recipe makes some good fudge. I have also used the same way of making it, but added some mini marshmallows and pecans for a Rocky Road fudge.
@hildas (3031)
•
19 Dec 08
That is great getting all that in one box. I wish we had that stuff here, I bet it does not cost as much either as seperate ingrediants.
That will be so handy to make and a lot quicker and less messier. Have you made any yet. I bet they tasted great.
My youngest daughter made top hats today at school. I do not like marshmallows though so I put them in my coffee. (she thinks I am eating them)
Sorry Bob. I nearly forgot. Yes! I make fudge from scratch but have not made it in a very long time.
