Chocolate Pecan Fudge

 

1 ¼ c. milk

4 squares unsweetened chocolate

3 c. sugar

1/8 t. salt

2 T. corn syrup

¼ c. butter

1 t. vanilla

1 ½ c. chopped pecans

 

Heat milk and chocolate together in pan over low heat until chocolate melts.  Stir until blended, add sugar, salt and corn syrup.  Stir until sugar is dissolved.  Cook, stirring occasionally, till soft ball stage (234 degrees) Remove from heat.  Add butter and cool to lukewarm (110 degrees) Don’t stir.  Stir in vanilla and nuts once cooled to lukewarm.  Pour into a greased 9x9 pan.