COFFEE FUDGE

COFFEE FUDGE

Butter or margarine
3 C. sugar
1 C. milk
1/2 C. cream
1 T. light corn syrup
3 T. Instant coffee
3 T. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate bits
1C. pecans, chopped

Butter the bottom and sides of large saucepan. In saucepan, combine
sugar, milk, cream, corn syrup and coffee. Cook over medium heat
until mixture boils and sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Cook
until small amount forms a soft ball when dropped into cool water.Add
butter and let cool until barely warm. Beat until mixture thickens.
Add vanilla, chocolate and pecans. Spread in shallow, buttered,
12-inch square pan. Cut into squares when firm. Yields 1 pound.