Tutti-Frutti Fudge

Directions

In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, combine cocoa, condensed milk, water, orange peel, corn syrup, granulated sugar and brown sugar.

Place over medium heat and stir with a wooden spoon until mixture comes to a boil.

Clip on candy thermometer.

Cook to 236 F (115 C) or soft- ball stage.

Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to lukewarm.

Meanwhile, butter a 9-inch square baking pan; set aside.

Add dates and nuts to fudge.

Using a wooden spoon, stir until mixture thickens and begins to set up.

Scrape into prepared pan.

Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares.

Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.