Fudge

DIRECTIONS

• Combine sugar, syrup, and cocoa in a large heavy pan.
• Stir until WELL mixed.
• Add milk and stir over low heat until SMOOTH (DO NOT STIR AGAIN).
• Cook slowly to a softball stage (238°) on a candy thermometer.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in butter and vanilla.
• Set pan in cold water until mixture thickens.
• Remove from cold water; add marshmallows and beat until fudge changes color.
• Most of the marshmallows will melt down, but not all.
• Turn onto a buttered platter.
• May add nuts if you wish.