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Florida Fudge (Chocolate Peanut Butter)

12/9/2016

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         This is a fudge recipe my mom found many years ago in a magazine.  She had the original copy of it, cut from the pages of the magazine, in her recipe box for years.  I have no idea what magazine it was found in, it must have been before I was born because I do not remember a Christmas when we didn't enjoy this fudge.  Now, for my kids, it is the epitomy of what Christmas food is about.  If there is no Florida Fudge, then Christmas just isn't right.  The chocolate-peanut butter goodness of this fudge is better than a peanut butter cup, yet it is much easier to make.  There is no candy thermometer involved.  No dropping fudge into cold water to get it to soft ball stage.  It is so simple and delicious that you are going to want to make it a Christmas staple at your house.
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Also, it makes quite a bit! You may get a piece or two before it is all gone. (I have to confess that I already had a piece or two...or three before taking this photo.)
        Before I give you the recipe, let me give you a few tips.  .First of all, this recipe calls for "Heaping Tablespoons" of Cocoa and Peanut Butter.  I feel like I don't see those kinds of measurements much any more.  Everyone is much more precise in their cooking.  Let me show you what "heaping" looks like.
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This is a regular kitchen tablespoon heaped, not leveled with Cocoa.
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Here is a side view. The recipe calls for 3 heaping T. of cocoa. I measured those in a measuring cup and it was about 3/4 c. if you would rather do that.
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This is a heaping tablespoon of peanut butter. Not a measuring spoon, but a serving spoon that is called a tablespoon. 3 T. measures about 1 and 1/4 c. I would rather use the spoon method instead of getting peanut butter in my measuring cup.
        The recipe asks you to cook and stir constantly the sugar, cocoa and milk (canned evaporated, not sweetened condensed) mixture until it reaches a rolling boil.  That means that there will be big bubbles that don't disappear as you stir.  Then, you turn off the heat and add the peanut butter.  You will use your hand mixer to beat in the peanut butter until it holds its shape.  Don't let it get super stiff or it will dry out and be hard to scoop out.  It should look like this:
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See how it is thick and you can see the beater marks? See how the fudge on the beaters is holding its shape? But it isn't super stiff in the pan.
       Now it is ready to drop onto waxed paper.  You can pour it into a pan, but our traditional way is to drop it on waxed paper into nuggets of goodness.  You can't argue with tradition.  (Well, not in this case anyway.)
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Work quickly. When you first drop the fudge onto the paper it looks like this.
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As you continue, it will get thicker and look like this. Also, I start out with nice little dollops of fudge, but as I continue they tend to get a little bigger and messier. Oh well, it has never stopped anyone from eating every last crumb of this stuff.
 Here is the printable recipe!
Florida Fudge
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Who am I kidding? No one is going to stop at two little pieces of fudge on their cute little plate! But, it makes a nice picture of someone's imaginary, self controlled life.
       I hope you give this recipe a try! You are going to love it.  Santa would love those two little pieces of fudge on his plate on Christmas Eve. (He has left us notes and told us that he loves it!) Come back tomorrow for something just as delicious, but a little more savory!
    Nice measuring set with numbers that won't wear off! Good gift for a cook.
25 Comments
Christine Tatum link
12/9/2016 10:06:04 am

I am in Florida! I could definitely go for some Florida Fudge - right now!
#fdflinkparty

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Lindsey Reynolds
12/9/2016 10:16:46 am

Haha! I have no idea why it is called Florida Fudge, but if you guys have a lot of it there, I am jealous.

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Corey link
12/9/2016 02:57:00 pm

This looks super easy and quick to make. I think my daughter would have a fun time doing this, so we will have to try! #fdflinkparty

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Helen Reynolds
12/9/2016 05:52:35 pm

I predict that she will love it!

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Lori Kaumans
12/9/2016 04:43:05 pm

I've lived this recipe ever since Audree' made it for me back in 1980. I've always made the old fashioned creamed fudge with the water test then creaming it for what seems like hours. Im trying some of this tonight!

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Helen Reynolds
12/9/2016 05:51:14 pm

I love that kind of fudge, too. But this one is do good with the peanut butter flavor. It is something more than just sweet. I am glad you ha e the recipe now.

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Roseann Hampton link
12/9/2016 07:50:30 pm

This looks delicious - can't wait to try it!

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Vicki @ Babies to Bookworms link
12/9/2016 08:38:57 pm

Chocolate and peanut butter? Yes please! This looks easy enough for me to try! #fdflinkparty

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Helen Reynolds
12/9/2016 11:19:30 pm

Super easy and everyone will love it!

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Patty Gordon link
12/11/2016 04:46:34 pm

A friend of mine from facebook is putting together a recipe post. I'm going to pass this recipe onto her! Hopefully she still has room in her blog post!

Thank you so much for adding your URL to the latest #FanDayFriday Link party at iamzoewatson.com.

Hope you get some great traffic from your post and that I can read more of your posts next week!

If you want to see the full list of parties or find next week's party listing, visit: iamzoewatson.com/category/fandayfriday-link-party/

Patty
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Helen Reynolds
12/11/2016 10:26:08 pm

Thanks! I would love to be a part of her post!

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Patty link
12/12/2016 11:14:45 am

Here's the link!": http://togiveandget.com/7-holiday-dessert-recipes-you-have-to-try/

Helen link
12/12/2016 05:11:27 pm

Thank you so much Patty! It warms my heart to know that this old family favorite is still loved by many! I will head over and see the entire list of goodness right away.

Sandy link
12/12/2016 11:11:35 am

Looks so easy! Can't wait to try. Is the canned milk to be the sweetened condensed milk?

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Helen Reynolds
12/12/2016 04:47:58 pm

Nope, just regular canned milk.

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Erlene Amat link
12/12/2016 09:27:34 pm

Ooo...I'll have to try this since peanut butter cups are one of my favorite treats. Thanks for sharing your recipe on Merry Monday.

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Helen Reynolds
12/12/2016 09:38:33 pm

You will love it!

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Miz Helen link
12/17/2016 11:41:21 am

We will love this recipe and it is perfect for the holidays! Hope you have a fantastic weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen

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Kati link
12/19/2016 11:33:38 am

This sounds so good! I can't wait to try it. Have you ever made it with all natural peanut butter? Just wondering if it will work.

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Helen Reynolds
12/19/2016 11:58:03 am

I don't think there is any reason why it wouldn't work!

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Sandy Rees
12/21/2016 06:02:33 am

What type of canned milk? Evaporated? Sweetened Condensed?

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Helen Reynolds
12/21/2016 06:20:36 am

Just plain evaporated!

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Miz Helen link
12/26/2016 06:18:07 pm

Your recipe has been pinned to our Full Plate Thursday Featured Board and is featured on Full Plate Thursday! Thanks so much for sharing with us! Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen

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Helen Reynolds
12/26/2016 11:24:48 pm

Awesome! Thank you!

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April J Harris link
12/21/2018 09:30:29 am

Your fudge looks wonderful, Helen! I love recipes like this - recipes that just feel like Christmas across the generations. I would definitely want more than just one piece too! Thank you so much for sharing and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope to see you at the Christmas edition of the party which starts on Sunday 23rd December!

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