Very important to follow the recipe but so easy if you do. If you try and put the milk in with the sugars (as you do in fudge making) the candy will turn lollypop hard instead of chewy like a tootsie roll. I usually take it off the stove at 265 instead of 275 but I do live in the mountains, maybe that makes a difference!
1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup light corn syrup
2 Tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons cocoa
2 Tablespoons evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
In a bowl, combine sugar, shortening and cocoa. Mix well, and pour into a saucepan. (Do not stir after it starts to boil) Bring to a boil, and then simmer until temperature reaches 275 degrees (you will need a candy thermometer).
Allow to cool for about ten minutes; add the evaporated milk and vanilla. Use an electric mixer to beat until very thick.
Scrape candy onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and allow to cool. When cool, mold pieces into desired size and shape.
A fun, easy candy to make with children.
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