Real Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate with milk stirring constantly until chocolate is completely melted.
2. 2
   Add sugar, salt and corn syrup to saucepan and stir just until mixture comes to a boil.
3. 3
   STOP STIRRING when mixture boils.
4. 4
   Clamp candy thermometer on side of saucepan and let mixture boil to temperature of 238 F.
5. 5
   Remove from heat immediately.
6. 6
   DO NOT STIR!
7. 7
   Add butter, without stirring, to chocolate mixture.
8. 8
   Let cool to at least 110 F, then add vanilla.
9. 9
   Now it's time to stir.
10. 10
    Beat mixture by hand or with hand held mixer until fudge loses it's glossiness and thickens slightly.
11. 11
    Pour fudge onto a waxed paper lined 9 inch pan and let set for a few hours.