I had the same problem too! I didn’t actually use this recipe though. The one I had was for Carnation Fudge....but the ingredients and instructions are the same. So there’s yet another name for it! 😉 I find that boiling it for 5 minutes isn’t enough time for it to set up properly. Mine was soft and gooey too and I tried to redo it but it came out the same. I recently used another fudge recipe I had and cooked it to 234 degrees (as the other commenter said to do below) and it turned out fine! So I don’t think this recipe gives accurate instructions. Try using a candy thermometer next time. I’m going to try again too and see if it works this time.
I had the same problem too! I didn’t actually use this recipe though. The one I had was for Carnation Fudge....but the ingredients and instructions are the same. So there’s yet another name for it! 😉 I find that boiling it for 5 minutes isn’t enough time for it to set up properly. Mine was soft and gooey too and I tried to redo it but it came out the same. I recently used another fudge recipe I had and cooked it to 234 degrees (as the other commenter said to do below) and it turned out fine! So I don’t think this recipe gives accurate instructions. Try using a candy thermometer next time. I’m going to try again too and see if it works this time.