Chocolate Nut Log Candy

1 1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 c. milk
1 tbsp. light corn sytup
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans

Combine sugar, salt & cocoa in a heavy saucepan, mix well. Gradually stir in milk & syrup. Cook over med. heat, stirring occasionally, until soft ball stage (236 F.). Remove from heat, stir in butter & vanilla. Pour onto a buttered 15x10x1" jellyroll pan, let cool 10 mins. W/buttered hands, knead candy occasionally for 10 to 15 mins. or until cool enough to hold its form. Shape into a 12x1 1/4" rope, roll in pecans. Wrap in buttered plastic wrap. Let candy stand at room temp. for 1 hr. or until completely cooled. Cut into 1/2" slices.