Heavenly
Dark Chocolate Nut Fudge
- 1 3/4 cups granulated
sugar
1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped toasted
nuts*
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Line 8-inch square pan
with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
- In a heavy 3-quart saucepa,
combine sugar, marshmallow creme, evaporated milk and butter
and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture
comes to a full boil; boil, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir
in chocolate chips and vanilla, stirring until chips are melted.
- Pour into prepared pan;
cool until set.
- Using edges of foil, remove
from pan; place on cutting board. Peel off foil and cut into
squares. Store tightly covered in cool place.
Makes about 2 1/4 pounds
candy. (For best results, do not double this recipe.)
*To toast nuts, place in
a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to
15 minutes or until nuts are lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Cool.