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Using Almond Bark in Fudge

Greetings from Ireland. I would like to try the white fudge, but have no idea what almond bark is. Can anyone please help? Thanking you.

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Fudge Not Setting

My fudge won't set. It's soft and has set overnight. What can I do?

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Making Fudge Using Almond Bark

Can you use chocolate almond bark to make fudge, instead of using chocolate chips?

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Grainy Fudge

Can you repair grainy fudge? Can it be recooked?

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Fixing Fudge

My fudge is grainy and not completely setting; can I fix it somehow?

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Chocolate Delights

Fancy holiday treats can be budget breakers especially if the budget is already tight. However, with just a little creativity you can make delicious treats at a fraction of what it would cost to buy them already made.

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Gritty Fudge

When I make my fudge it always comes out gritty. The recipe I use does not tell me how long to boil the sugar, milk, and salt, or what temperature to bring it to.

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Peanut Butter Fudge Grainy

I forgot to add butter when cooking peanut butter fudge. It is cooled now and grainy. Can I recook the fudge and add the butter?

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Fixing Grainy Fudge

I made fudge last night and it came out grainy. My mom told me about your site today and I read about the cream of tartar. My question is this, I have not thrown it out and I am wondering if I can still fix it? It is in a 13X9 inch panand is cold. Can I reheat it and add the tartar?

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Pastel swirled marshmallows in various shapes.

Making Homemade Marshmallows

This guide is about making homemade marshmallows. Once you have made your own marshmallows you may never again want the store bought kind. They are easy and very tasty. You can use homemade marshmallows in any recipe calling for these light puffy treats.

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Add Cream Of Tartar For Smooth Fudge

The best way I've found to prevent fudge from turning gritty is to add 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar for every 2.5 pounds of sugar used. Cream of tartar actually inhibits the sugar recrystallization process.

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Chocolate fudge with nuts on a white plate on red plaid tablecloth.

Preventing Grainy Fudge

This is a guide about preventing grainy fudge. Homemade fudge is a delicious treat. However, on occasion rather that the smooth creamy texture you were hoping for it turns out grainy.

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Softening Marshmallows

How can I soften up marshmallows that have become hard?

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Keep Chocolate From Melting

I came up with this idea on Easter. To keep our children's chocolate from melting on our long drive home, I put frozen Popsicle on the bottom of a Styrofoam cooler.

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Grainy Fudge

I would like to know how to make smooth and not grainy fudge. Please help.

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Problems Making Fudge

When cooking fudge, do you have to have a pot that evenly distributes heat or will any pot do? Is there a secret to knowing how the fudge looks, when it is ready? On two separate occasions, my thermometer did not read right. Thanks!

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Keeping Dipping Chocolate Warm

I was making candy for the Red Hats Valentine party today and I needed to keep the chocolate hot. Once I heated the chocolate in the microwave, I put the cup with melted chocolate on a candle warmer to keep it soft and warm.

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Making Custom Colored Wilton Candy Melts

Can I use Wilton icing color to make a custom color with Wilton melts?

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Fudge Does Not Form Soft Ball

When I try to make my mom's old fashioned fudge, it never forms a ball. As many pans as I've tried, it's either gummy or hard when I pour it on the buttered platter, what am I doing?

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Fudge Too Soft

Can I use the reheat method if I used the condensed milk and marshmallow cream to fix my fudge that is not setting firm enough. It isn't holding shape. I made two trays and hate to throw away.

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