Coffee Fudge (Or Vanilla Or Whatever You Want)

1. 1

   Pour the milk into a medium heavy-based saucepan, with a sugar thermometer attached, and bring slowly to the boil.

2. 2

   Add the sugar and butter. Heat slowly, stirring continuously, until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts. Bring to the boil, cover and boil for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Uncover and continue to boil steadily, stirring occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes, until the temperature reaches the soft ball stage 116u00b0C (235-240u00b0F), when a little of the mixture, dropped into a cup of cold water, forms a soft ball when rolled between finger and thumb.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat. Stir in the coffee flavoring (nuts if adding) and leave to cool for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Beat the fudge until it just begins to lose its gloss and is thick.

6. 6

   Transfer to a greased 7 inch square tin.

7. 7

   Mark into 50 squares when almost set.

8. 8

   When firm and set, cut along the marked lines.

9. 9

   Store in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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