Baked Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Beat sugar and eggs until mixture forms slowly dissolving ribbon when beaters are lifted.
3. 3
   Sift flour and cocoa into mixture and blend well.
4. 4
   Stir in melted butter, nuts and vanilla; do not overmix.
5. 5
   Spread batter evenly in an 8 x 10-inch baking pan.
6. 6
   Set into a larger pan; add enough boiling water to larger pan to come halfway up sides.
7. 7
   Bake until fudge is firm and knife inserted in center comes out moist but clean, about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Let cool.
9. 9
   Cut into squares.
10. 10
    Serve with whipped cream. Serves 8 to 10.