This is one i found on the internet. I dunno is its the same way as my mother makes it. But i am sure pretty close.
3 cups sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz can) -- (carnation) 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup pecans -- chopped
Combine the sugar, cocoa, and evaporated milk in a dutch oven or other heavy pot. Place candy thermometer in pan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly. Continue to cook slowly until the temp reaches the softball stage, which is 240 degrees. It should take about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add the vanilla, butter, and the pecans. Beat by hand to slowly cool the mixture down. It should have a very shinny appearance at first. As you beat it and it cools down the candy will start to lose the gloss. It will begin to thicken as well. At this point pour the mixture into a shallow dish (8" X 8") that has been lined on the bottom with baking parchment paper or waxed paper. I also spray the sides of the dish with a cooking spray to prevent sticking. When the candy is completely cooled invert pan on a cutting board and remove pan and peel off the paper. Cut into desired sized squares. Any excess can be stored in the freezer to keep it fresh.
My mother never puts the pecans in.
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