Chocolate Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. evaporated milk or regular milk
2 Tbsp. cocoa or 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted
pinch of salt
1 c. nuts (optional)
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring

Preparation

Combine sugar, syrup, milk, cocoa and salt in saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a full rolling boil.
Boil for at least 2 full minutes, or until candy thermometer registers soft ball stage (234\u00b0).
Remove from heat, add butter and stir to melt. Add vanilla after candy cools, about 5 minutes; then add nuts. Pour into buttered platter.
When cool and firm, cut into squares.