Cocoa Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. cocoa
3 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. walnuts (if desired)

Preparation

Combine dry ingredients in a heavy 4-quart pan.
Stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Boil, without stirring, until it reaches 234\u00b0 (soft ball stage).
Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
Beat until it thickens. Add nuts.
Pour into buttered pan.
(Be careful not to overbeat.)