Frosted Coffee Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, coffee powder, salt, milk, cream and corn syrup in 3-quart heavy saucepan, buttered. Bring mixture to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly.
2. 2
   (If sugar crystals form on sides of pan, wipe off.)
3. 3
   Continue cooking, without stirring, over low heat to a soft boil stage (236°). Remove from heat. Add margarine and vanilla.
4. 4
   Do not stir. Cool, without stirring, until lukewarm (110°).
5. 5
   Beat until candy thickens. Pour into buttered pan.
6. 6
   Melt chocolate chips in double boiler over water. Spread over cooled fudge.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Cool, then cut.