Opera Fudge

Opera fudge got its name because the creamy chocolate confection was purchased at intermissions during an opera in the 20th century.

Recipe Ingredients:

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine sugar, milk, light corn syrup, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes; Do Not Scrape the sides of the saucepan.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in butter; cool to room temperature without stirring.
3. Add almond extract and beat until thickened and fudge begins to lose its gloss.
4. Pour into a buttered 8-inch pan.
5. Cool before cutting into 1-inch squares.

Makes 64 (1-inch) squares.