Chocolate Fudge Recipe

• 2 cups of white sugar
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 cup of milk
• 1½ tablespoons of cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Grease or line a 20 centimetre / 8 inch square tin with cooking paper. In a large saucepan mix the sugar and sifted cocoa. Add the milk and butter. Heat the mixture gently stirring constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring to the boil, do not stir as this will create sugar crystals. Boil for 6 minutes or until a soft ball is formed when a little drop of mixture is added to a glass of cold water. Remove from the heat, cool slightly and add the vanilla. With an electric beater, beat the mixture until it begins to thicken. Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared tin. Refrigerate until it has set and cut into small squares.