1 square unsweetened chocolate
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. dark Karo syrup
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. (or more) powdered sugar
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. powdered milk

In glass bowl, microwave chocolate and butter until melted at 50 to 75% power. Stir in syrup and vanilla. Microwave at 100% power 1 minutes. Add dry milk and 1 cup sifted powdered sugar. Stir well. Knead on waxed paper until smooth, using sufficient powdered sugar to make pliable, easily-handled dough.

Divide dough into tablespoon-sized balls, then roll into strips. Cut like tootsie rolls. Wrap individual in plastic wrap, if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.