Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, cocoa and salt.
2. 2
   Stir in milk and syrup.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   Cover; cook for 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove cover, continue cooking without stirring, to 236 degrees or soft ball test.
6. 6
   Remove from heat, add butter and cool to lukewarm.
7. 7
   Add vanilla and, if desired, add the variation listed below.
8. 8
   Beat candy until creamy and thick.
9. 9
   Pour into buttered 9-inch square pan.
10. 10
    When cold, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
11. 11
    HEAVENLY HASH: Add 1 cup pecans.
12. 12
    Sprinkle 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows over bottom of pan.