Chocolate-Nut Log Candy

• 1 1/3 c. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa
• 3/4 c. milk
• 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans

1. Combine sugar, salt and cocoa in a heavy saucepan; mix well. Gradually stir in milk and syrup.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft ball stage (236u0b0).
3. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
4. Pour onto a buttered 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan; let cool 10 minutes.
5. With buttered hands, knead candy occasionally for 10 to 15 minutes or until cool enough to hold its form.
6. Shape into a 12 x 1 1/4-inch rope; roll in pecans.
7. Wrap in buttered plastic wrap.
8. Let candy stand at room temperature for 1 hour or until completely cooled.
9. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.

sugar, salt, cocoa, milk, light corn syrup, butter, vanilla extract, pecans

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=708654 (may not work)