Vassar Fudge

Directions

1. 1

   2 c Sugar 2 Squares (2 oz) unsweetened -chocolate 1 c Light cream 1 tb Butter Fudge was popular in the 19 th cntury at women's colleges

2. 2

   These recipes come froma booklet in 1905

3. 3

   Combine sugar, coarsely chopped chocolate, and cream

4. 4

   Cook overmoderate heat, stirring only until sugar and chocolate have melted

5. 5

   Continue cooking until mixture reaches 238 degrees or until a few drops tested in cold water form a soft ball

6. 6

   Remove from heat, add butter, and cool slightly

7. 7

   Beat until fudge begins to harden, then transfer to a buttered platter

8. 8

   Cut intosquares before the fudge is absolutely firm