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Rich Cocoa Fudge

Source of Recipe


Johnnie Gunby






List of Ingredients



• 3 c. sugar
  
• 2/3 c. cocoa powder
  
• 1/8 tsp. salt
  
• 1 1/2 c. milk
  
• 1/4 c. butter or margerine
  
• 1 tsp. vanilla
  
• 1/2 to 1 c. pecans or walnuts, optional
  






Instructions



1. In 4 qt. saucepan, stir together suger, cocoa, salt & milk.
   
   
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full, rolling boil.
   
   
3. Boil without stirring, until mixture reaches 234 degrees or forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water. ( ball should flatten when removed from water.)
   
   
4. Remove from heat & add butter & vanilla; DO NOT stir.
   
   
5. Cool to 110 degrees. Beat with a spoon until fudge thickens and looses some of it's gloss.
   
   
6. Spread quickly into prepared pan; cool.
   
   
7. Cut into squares.