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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (optional)

Method

  • Combine sugar and cocoa in saucepan.
  • Add milk.
  • Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved then bring to boil.
  • Stir occasionally, cook to 236 degrees F.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add butter and vanilla, but do not stir.
  • Allow to cool for 15 minutes then beat until mixture thickens (but be careful not to get it too thick or you won't be able to pour it into a pan).
  • Stir in nuts and quickly pour into a buttered 8" square pan.
  • Cut.
  • Variation- omit nuts.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup peanut butter.