Chocolate Pecan Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. extra fine granulated sugar
4 Tbsp. cocoa
3 Tbsp. white Karo syrup
3/4 c. milk
1/2 stick butter
1 c. pecan meats

Preparation

Put sugar in heavy saucepan.
Add cocoa, then milk.
Add Karo and stir well.
Scrape sugar from sides of saucepan and put over medium heat.
Bring to boil, then switch to low heat.
Do not stir.
Boil until it forms a soft ball in cold water.
Remove from heat.
Drop in butter and sprinkle in a little salt.
Do not stir. Set in container of cold water for 15 or 20 minutes.
Beat until very thick.
Add nut meats.
Beat until almost ready to harden. Pour into buttered platter.
Cut into squares and store in tin box.
Do not make in damp weather.