Milk-Free Cocoa Fudge

3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mocha mix or nondairy coffee creamer
1/4 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup nuts (optional)

Over medium heat bring all ingredients except margarine and vanilla extract to a boil. Continue boiling until mixture reaches 234 degrees F or to soft-ball stage.

Remove from heat. Add margarine and vanilla extract. DO NOT STIR. Cool to 110 degrees F. Add nuts. Beat until fudge thickens. Pour into buttered pan. Cool.