Chocolate Fudge

Chocolate fudge, made smooth and sweet with condensed milk and marshmallow creme, is the ultimate in homemade candies. Studded with chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture, chocolate fudge is a favorite treat any time of year.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 pound milk chocolate candy bars, coarsely chopped
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts

Cooking Directions:

1. Cook sugar and evaporated milk in a saucepan until mixture boils gently. Lower heat to medium; cook 5 additional minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Remove pan from heat; add candy bar pieces, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme and vanilla, mixing well. Stir in nuts.
3. Pour into a buttered 13x9x2-inch pan. Cool until firm; cut into 1-inch squares.

Makes 117 (1-inch) squares.