Old Fashioned Double Chocolate Fudge

Directions

Line an 8x8 square pan with aluminum foil. Butter the pan with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Butter the bottom and sides of a 2 quart heavy saucepan with 1 teaspoon of the butter.

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Combine the sugars, half-and-half, chocolates

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and corn syrup in the saucepan.

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Place over medium heat and cook until the

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mixture reaches a boil, stirring constantly. Carefully clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan.

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Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the

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mixture reaches the soft ball stage, (234F), about 10 minutes.

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Remove from the heat and add the remaining butter and vanilla.

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Let the mixture stand, without stirring, for about 1 hour or until the mixture reaches

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110F.

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Remove the candy thermometer.

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Using a wooden spoon, beat the mixture continuously until the mixture thickens.

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Add the nuts and continue to beat the

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mixture for about 10 minutes, or until very thick and looses shine.

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Spread the mixture in the prepared pan.

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Let the mixture set completely, preferably

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overnight.

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Carefully lift the foil from the pan and cut the fudge into individual squares.

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