Fannie Farmer Chocolate Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups light cream
4 ounces chocolate
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Melt butter in a pan 8 x 8-inch, add sugar, cream and chocolate, stir gently until chocolate melts.
Boil without stirring to 238 degrees or until mixture forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water.
Remove from heat.
Let stand until cool and add flavoring.
Beat with a wooden spoon.
Pour 3/4-inch thick into a buttered pan and mark in squares.
Makes about 24 pieces.