Jon'S Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Into a heavy, buttered, 2-quart saucepan, add sugar, milk, syrup, salt and chocolate, stirring constantly over medium heat until chocolate melts.
2. 2
   Reduce heat; cook until mixture forms a soft ball (232°), stirring only when necessary.
3. 3
   Remove from heat immediately and set pan in cold water.
4. 4
   Add butter, but don't stir.
5. 5
   When mixture cools to 180° (pan bottom warm to touch), add vanilla and beat vigorously by hand, without stopping, until mixture starts to lose gloss.
6. 6
   Immediately pour into buttered 9 x 9-inch pan.
7. 7
   Score into squares with knife.