Original Hershey Cocoa Fudge

Ingredients

 * 2/3 c. cocoa
 * 3 c. sugar
 * 1/8 tsp. salt
 * 1-1/2 c. milk or 1 c. evaporated milk + 1/2 c. water
 * 1/4 c. butter
 * 1 tsp. vanilla
 * 1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Combine cocoa, sugar and salt in large saucepan.
 * 2) Add milk (and water) gradually.
 * 3) Mix well, stirring continuously.
 * 4) Boil until temperature reaches 232 degrees on candy thermometer; mixture should be at the soft ball stage.
 * 5) Remove from heat, add vanilla and butter, but do not stir.
 * 6) Cool until 110 degrees at room temperature.
 * 7) Beat until it loses some of the gloss.
 * 8) Pour in greased pan or dish.

Contributed by:

 * World Recipes Y-Group
 * ~Sylvia