Mint Fudge

• 2 c. sugar
• 1/3 c. cocoa
• pinch of salt
• 2/3 c. milk
• 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine
• 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 3 to 4 tsp. milk
• 3 drops peppermint extract
• 1 to 2 drops green food coloring

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy 3-quart saucepan; bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Cover and boil 3 minutes.
3. Remove lid; cook until mixture reaches soft ball stage or candy thermometer registers 234u0b0.
4. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes.
5. Add butter and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; beat until mixture thickens and begins to lose its gloss.
6. Pour mixture into a buttered 8-inch square baking pan or dish.
7. Cool and cut into squares.
8. Place squares at least 1/2 inch apart on a wax paper lined baking sheet; set aside.
9. Combine 1 cup powdered sugar and remaining ingredients, stirring until blended.
10. Place mixture in a heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag; seal.
11. Snip a tiny hole in one corner of bag; drizzle over fudge.

sugar, cocoa, salt, milk, light corn syrup, butter, peppermint, powdered sugar, milk, peppermint

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=816645 (may not work)