TrevaGail1/17/2012 1:13:23 PM

I added 1 Cup of peanut butter to the recipe and it was really good!

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lindasuew11/28/2011 7:00:00 PM

this is the worst fudge recipe i've ever made, never turns out!

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NICELADY12/18/2010 7:00:00 PM

I made this many times when first married a little over 40 years ago. Then, for some reason, I switched to the recipe that uses chocolate chips, evaporated milk, and marshmallow cream, which is far more expensive to make than this fudge. The two compete well in taste and appearance but this one brings back the fondest memories...maybe that's why I love it so!

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ladybug64112/17/2010 12:00:00 AM

Have been enjoying this since my Mother and Grandmother made it when I was a little girl and now I'm 60 years young. My family likes it just as good. It's the best.

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Amyluby11/26/2010 3:18:41 PM

This is my favorite thing to make by far. The best tasting fudge you will ever have!!!!

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corinabrendle10/13/2010 12:26:48 AM

I LOVE this fudge!!! My mom has been making this fudge my entire life, 44 years!!! I grew up eating it. Now it's my turn for my children. :)

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mmarullo9/27/2010 12:28:30 PM

I started making this recipe when I was a teen. I found it on the side of the cocoa box, and thought I would like to make it. Got it right the first time. My brother loves getting this fudge for his birthday.

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Donnabeverin9/6/2010 2:38:07 AM

Also my mother used to make this fudge from the Cocoa Can. Hers was always sugary and crystally and I grew to love that quality. I really do not like or eat the creamy fudge. I stirred long so it would be grainy and it is just the way I remember and enjoy it so much! Thanks Hershey!

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GLEWIS0079/3/2010 11:59:38 AM

this is the best fudge recipe there is!

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mnasky7/10/2010 8:04:34 AM

I haven't made it yet

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lindasagler6/1/2010 1:28:25 PM

the best fudge ever, this is what my children want for Christmas.

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nanajones75/29/2010 2:47:14 PM

My granny used to make this for us every Saturday night to eat as we watched Larence Welk. She always added peanut butter. I have tweeked it a bit through the years. I use double the vanilla and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. I do double the recipe(not suggested for newbeeies). I use a stock pot so it won't boil over. Pour it in a foil lined sprayed with pam 13x9 pan. People that I give it to that have never had it are blown away.

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jilliebeans4/3/2010 11:33:29 AM

My Mom has been making this fudge for as long as I can remember and I'm 56 yrs old. She is having an Easter egg coloring party and was going to make this fudge for us while we all colored eggs, but the recipe is no longer on the box. She said never wrote it down because it was always there on the box for her. I was crushed and then found it here. Yahoo! This is the BEST recipe ever and conjures up all good and happy childhood memories for me. :)

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BunnyNC3/7/2010 2:09:45 AM

Like many others, I grew up with my mom making this fudge, and it's the only kind I like. I've been making it myself for 20+ years now. A little tip that might help others -- when I developed problems with my hands that make it very difficult to stir, I couldn't get the butter stirred in before the fudge would begin to set and it would be too set by the time I got it out of the pot. So I tried adding the butter and vanilla right along with the other ingredients. It works just fine...no difference at all! Another tip -- rather than stirring constantly before you pour it up, try stirring a little, letting it sit a couple mins, then stirring again. If you give it just a little rest it thickens a little during the rest so that you don't end up having to stir quite so much before pouring up. Just be sure not to let it rest once it begins to lose the gloss. At that point, you have to work very quickly! Thank you Hershey for giving my mom this recipe all those years ago -- it's the best fudge in the world!

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suann472/26/2010 3:13:41 PM

Great recipe

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nannikat2/12/2010 2:47:45 PM

My aunt made this when I was growing up and no other fudge even came close to this recipe! Once you've had it no other fudge will do! My aunt taught me to never attempt this recipe on a rainy day because it would not set! I would beg and beg til she gave in and she was always right - it didn't set! We still had fun eating it with a spoon because it was more like thick syrup. I make this for my family and they love it! Thanks Hersheys!

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mkavanaugh1/31/2010 10:25:12 PM

My mother was making this fudge way before I was born. She taught me and I helped her as a child. I'm still making it and I am 63 years old. GREAT RECIPE. Brings back many memories.

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victorianartist1/30/2010 3:30:43 PM

My favorite fudge recipe of all time. I almost have it memorized by heart. When I see it I know it is it. It used to be on the Cocoa box.

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ladychef19601/19/2010 10:37:07 AM

This is my Grandma Smith's recipe. She did not use standard measuring cups-she was a TRUE expert! This is THE BEST homemade fudge EVER! Dad used to go to Topeka and park cars in her yard during the State Fair and she would send fudge home to Saint Louis for us grandkids. To die for!! =)

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Teff1/18/2010 6:41:35 PM

My grandmother and my mother used to make this. Recently I found out my mother-in-law made it also. Now I make it for my family and father-in-law. Love it. Teff

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Ricky561/13/2010 3:28:58 PM

nummy, my grand critters really love it!!

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Montessa12/24/2009 6:21:19 PM

I have been making this fudge since I was 7 years old. The best part of making this when you are a kid is testing it in cold water because you get to eat the first few tries. There is a cookie recipe we used to make with oatmeal and this was the base of it. It is a no bake drop cookie and was wonderful.

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kimmybgood12/24/2009 2:08:33 PM

My mother made this all the time when I was growing up and now, no other fudge tastes right! I hate those kinds with evaporated milk or marshmallow creme. This is the perfect fudge! And now I make it for my own family. They love it too.

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jwl@aircanopy.net12/23/2009 1:17:23 PM

I love this kind of fudge, but it is hard to get the texture just right. However, when it turns out right, it is wonderful.

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janschwandt12/20/2009 6:21:00 PM

Have made this recipe for years! Learned how to make it with my Grandmother and am now 60 later teaching MY Granddaughter how to make it......this is what the kids and grandkids all want at Christmas time.

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GretelMonster12/20/2009 9:25:58 AM

Been using this recipe over 60 years. At one time, this was the only recipe on the Hershey Cocoa Box. This has been, is and will always be the best Fudge. Only use "Real" ingredients...only whole milk and real butter.

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scarletbegonia12/19/2009 1:27:08 PM

the ONLY recipe for real fudge! to die for!

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Cocoa Kitty12/18/2009 12:33:18 PM

This is the BEST fudge recipe. Everbody loves it. You need to use at least whole milk. I use half and half. It takes practice. Usually the first batch of the season isn't the best. It is so worth it though. Terrific.

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splur12/13/2009 8:11:21 PM

My mother made this fudge for years when I was growing up. It was always a family favorite. I just found the recipe on your website and I am so excited to be able to make it again. I love it with pecans. Much better than the marshmallow creme type.

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kayhh12/12/2009 8:42:17 PM

My mother, grandmother, great grandmother all made this fudge. No pans used...pour out the fudge onto wax paper. It rolls out exactly the right distance and stops if you have made it correctly. (not a good idea for a beginner, though!)

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alanap6112/10/2009 6:59:42 PM

My grandmother and mother made this when I was growing up.It's an old family favorite :-) I made it for my kids and grandkids. Love it, the best fudge recipe ever thought of.

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JohnBacas12/7/2009 11:44:59 PM

love it

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jacksmeow12/6/2009 2:30:19 PM

great

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4thompson12/6/2009 12:41:10 PM

My mom made this when I was a kid, and this is the only fudge I like. It is creamy when done correctly, and no other fudge tingles your taste buds like this one does!

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jfddrsn12/2/2009 10:28:14 AM

My mother always made this fudge and it has always been my favorite. I watched her make it for years but I'm still working on mine to turn out as perfect as hers did. Love it Love it Love it. She also had a similar frosting recipe that was to die for on chocolate cake.

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jadearcher11/22/2009 12:03:13 PM

Another way to cool the fudge mixture faster is to put the pot in about 2 to 3 inches of cold water while allowing the butter and vanilla to sit. When the fudge mixture is lukewarm, begin beating with a wooden spoon until the gloss starts to dull. Quickly add the chopped nuts and spread the mixture into the lightly buttered pan. Our family has made this recipe with slightly different variations for at least 45 years. This receipe and a coffee cake receipe were the first we were allowed to cook on our own as children. Delicious!

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Towim10/11/2009 5:15:50 PM

Just for a note: For those without a candy thermometer, the cooling stage takes about 50-60 minutes once you've removed it from the heat. Wonderful recipe! I learned how to cook on this one, believe it or not, from my beloved mentor. <3

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tlphete9/14/2009 11:15:43 AM

I have been using this recipe for 30 years, starting as a child. The trick is to go by the recipe exactly. I love it with pecans.

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beckert5/18/2009 10:11:59 PM

Especially good when a heaping tablespoon of smooth peanut butter is added with the butter and vanilla.

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sdeb3463/6/2009 1:11:41 PM

I also add peanut butter This is the best fudge ever

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robmyaeg2/25/2009 3:49:34 PM

my family has been making this "back of the box" recipe for over 40 years, it is fantastic.

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jmdunl432/16/2009 3:20:50 PM

My mom has made this for the last 40years..i have started making it my self....when the directions say follow exactly do so...if you do you have the best tasting real fudge in the world.

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Catmoma1/7/2009 2:43:48 PM

My mom and aunt have been making this for 50 years. Its great, especially with black walnuts. I don't use as much cocoa and it is just as good!!

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reydar12/22/2008 11:53:07 AM

Recipe was not difficult to follow. I added walnuts and it turned out very nicely. Was a little time consuming so definately not for the rush rush rush person. but good recipe.

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darlene511/29/2008 10:22:01 PM

Great recipe I have used for over 30 years try adding pecans it is absolutely wonderful.

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3elizzy311/19/2008 11:34:20 PM

My mother made this fudge when I was growing up. I made it for my children and now my grandchildren. Sometimes I also add 1 cup of cruncy peanut butter as soon as it's done cooking. Cocunut is another ingredient I have add.

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BobbiBoop7/29/2008 3:58:29 PM

My mom has been making this fudge as long as I can remember! It's not so overly sweet like that evaporated milk fudge. It has a dryer texture.

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