3 c. sugar
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1/2 pt. half & half (1 c.)
1 stick butter
2 sqs. bitter chocolate
2 heaping tbsp. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts

Mix all ingredients, except nuts and cook, stirring, until it will form a soft ball in cold water. Beat at highest speed of mixer until it begins to cream (takes awhile). Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and the nuts; pour into buttered 9 inch cake layer pan.