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Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. cocoa
  • 3 c. sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Method

  • Thoroughly combine dry ingredients in a heavy 4-quart saucepan.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Bring to a "bubbly" boil on medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Boil without stirring to 234° (soft ball stage).
  • Bulb of candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of saucepan.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add butter and vanilla.
  • Do not stir!
  • Cool at room temperature to 110°.
  • Beat until fudge thickens and loses some of its gloss.
  • Quickly spread in a lightly buttered 8 or 9-inch square pan.
  • Cool.
  • Makes approximately 3 dozen squares.