Lemon Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar,cocoa and salt in a large,heavy bottom saucepan.
2. 2
   Stir to mix and break up any lumps of cocoa powder.
3. 3
   Add the corn syrup,milk and 2 tbsp butter.
4. 4
   Place over medium heat andcook, stirring constantly, until the mixturecomes to a boil.
5. 5
   Stop stirring,cover the panawith a tight-fitting lid for about a minutesto steam off any sugar crystals on the sides of the pan.
6. 6
   Watch closely so it won't boil over.
7. 7
   Uncover and continue to cook while stirring scraping sides from time to time,until temperature reaches the soft ball stage.
8. 8
   Pour the fudge onto a large platter.
9. 9
   Heat the lemon zest,juice and vanilla to boiling and pour over the hot candy.
10. 10
    Top with remaining 2 tables.
11. 11
    of butter.
12. 12
    Let the mixture cool to room temp.
13. 13
    Then stir until thick, add nuts and spread onto a buttered plater.