Ingredients

Instructions

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