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Brown Butter Fudge

Brown Butter Fudge

Soft, creamy fudge made with nutty browned butter and brown sugar.A rich, melt-in-your-mouth homemade fudge perfect for gifting or holidays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 182
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Brown the butter until golden and fragrant.
  2. Stir in brown sugar, cream, and salt; bring to a boil.
  3. Cook until mixture thickens to soft-ball stage.
  4. Remove from heat, add vanilla, and beat until creamy.
  5. Pour into lined pan and let set before slicing.

Notes

  • Watch butter carefully while browning
  • Do not overbeat fudge
  • Add nuts or sea salt if desired