Fudge Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. cream
1/4 tsp. salt
2 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Cook sugar, milk, salt, chocolate and corn syrup over low heat; stir constantly until sugar dissolves.
Cover saucepan 2 to 3 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals on sides of pan.
Uncover and continue cooking to soft ball stage (236\u00b0).
Remove from heat; add butter and cool to lukewarm.
Add vanilla extract and beat until spreading consistency.
If frosting becomes too stiff, add 2 or 3 drops of hot water.