Name: Chocolate Fudge With Bourbon Sugar
Yield: Makes 32 Servings
Ingredients: 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 cup demerara sugar; 2 tablespoons bourbon; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 72%), coarsely chopped; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk; 10 tablespoons (1¼ sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

The exceptional texture and glossy sheen of this fudge result from the way you mix it. Make sure the chocolate and condensed milk are barely hot.

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