Homemade Fudge: The Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Recipe

Prepare the pan and ingredients by lining an 20 x 20 cm (8 x 8-inch) pan with parchment.

In the saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth. Add corn syrup and cream, stirring briefly.

Heat over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until soft-ball stage (116–118°C / 240–244°F) is reached.

Remove from heat and add butter, chopped chocolate, and salt. Let sit for 2 minutes.

Stir until glossy and smooth, then cool to 43–46°C (110–115°F).

Beat with a mixer until thickened and holds its shape.

Stir in vanilla extract and spread into the prepared pan.

Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 1 hour, then slice into squares.