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Ingredients

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

Method

  • Lightly grease 9 x 13-inch pan.
  • Thoroughly combine dry ingredients in a heavy 4-quart saucepan; stir in milk.
  • Bring to a bubbly boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Boil without stirring to 234° (soft ball stage) or until small amount of syrup dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball.
  • Bulb of candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of saucepan.
  • Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla.
  • Beat with wooden spoon until fudge thickens and loses its gloss.
  • Quickly spread in prepared pan. Cool completely; cut into 1-inch squares.