2 c. sugar
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. milk or cream
1/2 c. shortening (butter)
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix ingredients in saucepan except vanilla. Stir over low heat until chocolate and butter melt. Bring to rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and beat. Add vanilla.