Aunt Bill’s Famous Brown Sugar Fudge

Aunt Bill’s Famous Brown Sugar Fudge

This is the classic Aunt Bill’s Candy recipe — rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! It’s an old-fashioned brown sugar fudge made with simple ingredients, perfect for holidays or gifting.

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar

2 cups light brown sugar, packed

1 cup whole milk

½ cup unsalted butter

1 tablespoon light corn syrup

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

1. Prepare your pan

Grease a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking pan and set aside. You can also line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

2. Combine and heat the sugars

In a large, heavy saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, and corn syrup.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugars dissolve completely.

3. Add butter and soda

Add butter and baking soda, stirring until melted. The mixture will foam slightly — this is normal.

4. Cook to soft-ball stage

Continue cooking without stirring until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (about 236°F / 113°C on a candy thermometer).

If you don’t have a thermometer, drop a small amount into cold water — it should form a soft, pliable ball.

5. Cool the mixture

Remove from heat and let cool for about 15 minutes. Do not stir while cooling — this helps the fudge set properly.

6. Beat and flavor

Once cooled slightly, add vanilla and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture begins to lose its gloss and thicken.

Quickly stir in the chopped pecans.

7. Pour and set

Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Let cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares.

Tips for Success

Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent burning.

Avoid overcooking — it can make the fudge grainy.

For a creamier texture, add 1–2 tablespoons of heavy cream before beating.

This recipe is a true piece

of candy-making history — sweet, nutty, and irresistibly nostalgic.