Old Fashioned Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium saucepan, stir together the cocoa powder, sugar and salt.
2. 2
   Mix in corn syrup, and milk until well blended.
3. 3
   Add butter, and heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
4. 4
   Stir occasionally.
5. 5
   Remove from heat, and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture is thick and loses its gloss.
6. 6
   Stir in vanilla, and pour into a buttered 9x9 inch baking dish.
7. 7
   Let cool until set.
8. 8
   Cut into small squares to serve.