Fudge
["1 can condensed milk", "2 c. sugar", "1/4 c. cocoa", "1 c. water", "1 stick butter", "1 tsp. vanilla", "chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Put sugar in heavy pot.", "Mix in cocoa.", "Add water and mix very well.", "Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.", "Let mixture come to rolling boil.", "Add condensed milk and butter.", "Lower heat and stir continuously until mixture comes to soft ball stage (250\u00b0) on a candy thermometer.", "Add vanilla.", "Remove from heat.", "Whip with hand mixer until smooth and creamy.", "Add nuts.", "Pour into greased 7 x 11-inch pan.", "Allow to cool.", "Cut in bite size pieces."]
["condensed milk", "sugar", "cocoa", "water", "butter", "vanilla", "nuts"]