Mint Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/3 c. cocoa
pinch of salt
2/3 c. milk
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
1 c. powdered sugar
3 to 4 tsp. milk
3 drops peppermint extract
1 to 2 drops green food coloring

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy 3-quart saucepan; bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Cover and boil 3 minutes.
Remove lid; cook until mixture reaches soft ball stage or candy thermometer registers 234\u00b0.
Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes.
Add butter and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; beat until mixture thickens and begins to lose its gloss.
Pour mixture into a buttered 8-inch square baking pan or dish.
Cool and cut into squares.
Place squares at least 1/2 inch apart on a wax paper lined baking sheet; set aside.
Combine 1 cup powdered sugar and remaining ingredients, stirring until blended.
Place mixture in a heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag; seal.
Snip a tiny hole in one corner of bag; drizzle over fudge.