*Prepare
in heavy saucepan
2
cups sugar
¾ cup of half & half
3 or 4 tbsp light Karo syrup
2 oz unsweetened chocolate or 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
Place
over moderate heat. Stir gently until the chocolate melts;
afterward stir to keep fudge from burning.
Cook to the “soft ball” stage (234 degrees).
Remove
from heat
ADD WITHOUT STIRRING:2 tbsp butter
Let
stand until almost cold and add 1 tsp vanilla
Beat until the fudge is no longer glossy and is thick and creamy.
Pour
into buttered pan