Fudge

Ruth Oswald - Mrs. Oswald was Mom's cleaning lady. She was always trying to lose weight and the fudge didn't help her or us.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1-1/2 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp. light Karo syrup
  • Dash of salt
  • 2/3 cup cocoa
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, milk, Karo syrup, salt, and cocoa. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until it forms a firm ball in cold water (322° on the candy thermometer).
  2. Remove from heat. Add butter and cool to lukewarm.
  3. Add vanilla and nuts. Beat until thick.
  4. Pour in 8x8 inch buttered pan.