Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch square pan.
2. 2
   Combine dry ingredients in a heavy 4-quart saucepan.
3. 3
   Stir in milk.
4. 4
   Bring to a bubbly boil, over medium heat, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Boil, without stirring, to 234° (soft ball stage) or drop in some cold water and it will form a soft ball.
6. 6
   Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla.
7. 7
   Do not stir.
8. 8
   Cool at room temperature and beat with wooden spoon until fudge thickens and loses its gloss.
9. 9
   Quickly spread into pan.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Cut into 1-inch squares.