2 c. sugar
4 heaping tbsp. Hershey's cocoa
3/4 c. canned evaporated milk
1/4 c. white Karo syrup
1 heaping tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts or black walnuts (or can use 3/4 to 1 c. chunky peanut butter)

In cast iron skillet, mix sugar and cocoa. Stir together evaporated milk and Karo syrup; add to sugar mixture. Stir until smooth. Add butter. Let boil until soft ball stage develops (drop into 1/2 cup cold water until soft ball forms). Take from heat and add vanilla. Beat until cool and creamy. Add nuts. Pour into buttered platter, cool, and cut into squares.