john ritter's favorite fudge

Directions

1. 1

   John Ritter's Favorite Fudge 2 cups granulated sugar 3 to 4 heaping tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup milk 1 1/2 tablespoons butter

2. 2

   Add milk and stir until mixture is smooth

3. 3

   Set over medium heat and bring to boil

4. 4

   Reduce heat and boil slowly, stirring occasionally to remove mixture from sides of pan

5. 5

   Continue to cook until mixture reaches soft ball stage (238 degrees F) when tested with candy thermometer

6. 6

   Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes

7. 7

   Stir in butter and vanilla extract, then beat hard until mixture becomes very thick and starts to lose its gloss

8. 8

   Pour into buttered 8- or 9-inch dish and chill completely