Directions

• 1
  Prepare a 9-inch square pan by lightly buttering it or lining with parchment paper.
• 2
  In heavy 2 to 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar, cocoa powder, corn syrup and sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly.
• 3
  Cook over medium heat stirring frequently to prevent scorching until the temperature of the mixture reaches 248°F (firm ball stage).
• 4
  Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
• 5
  When cool, turn candy out of pan and cut into 3/4” squares.
• 6
  Wrap individual pieces in 2 3/4-3” squares of nonstick aluminum foil or waxed paper.
• 7
  Store in an airtight container.