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Combine sugar, cocoa and salt.
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Stir in milk and syrup.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
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Cover; cook for 3 minutes.
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Remove cover, continue cooking without stirring, to 236 degrees or soft ball test.
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Remove from heat, add butter and cool to lukewarm.
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Add vanilla and, if desired, add the variation listed below.
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Beat candy until creamy and thick.
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Pour into buttered 9-inch square pan.
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When cold, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
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HEAVENLY HASH: Add 1 cup pecans.
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Sprinkle 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows over bottom of pan.