Tutti-Frutti Fudge
1/4 cup cocoa 14 Oz sweetened Condensed Milk 1 cup water 2 Tbsp orange Peel -- finely grated 1 Tbsp light Corn Syrup 4 cups granulated Sugar 1 cup brown Sugar -- firmly packed 1 cup dates -- chopped 1 cup nuts -- chopped
In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, combine cocoa, condensed milk, water, orange peel, corn syrup, granulated sugar and brown sugar.
Place over medium heat and stir with a wooden spoon until mixture comes to a boil. Clip on candy thermometer. Cook to 236 F (115 C) or soft- ball stage.
Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to lukewarm.
Meanwhile, butter a 9-inch square baking pan; set aside. Add dates and nuts to fudge. Using a wooden spoon, stir until mixture thickens and begins to set up.
Spread in prepared pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
Cut into 1-inch squares. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Source unknown
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