Root Beer Fudge

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons root beer extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat and then add remaining ingredients.
  2. Place over medium heat and cook until the mixture reaches a boil, stirring constantly.
  3. Carefully clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches the softball stage (234 degrees F), about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and beat until thick.
  5. Transfer immediately to well-greased 9-inch square glass dish and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  6. Cool thoroughly before cutting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

620 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.4g 9% DV
Total Fat 45.8g 59% DV
Carbs 51.8g 19% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 38.3g 77% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9829.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 258.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 4.8mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 138.5mg 11% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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