Tutti Frutti Fudge

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup water
2 tablespoons finely grated orange peel
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts

In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, combine cocoa, sweetened 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 and cook to 236 degrees F or soft- ball stage. Remove from the heat and allow mixture to cool to lukewarm.

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

Add the dates and nuts to fudge. Using a wooden spoon, stir until mixture thickens and begins to set up. Scrape into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.

Cut into 1-inch squares. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.