Make rich and creamy homemade chocolate fudge. Add nuts for chocolate nut fudge or peanut butter for chocolate-peanut butter fudge.

• 3/4 cup butter
• 3 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 - 7oz. jar marshmallow
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation -
Mix the butter, sugar, & evaporated milk together in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches 235º. Remove from heat. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted. Add the marshmallow, nuts & vanilla & mix well. Pour into a greased 9" x 13" pan. Cool at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, then cut into squares. Store in and airtight containter.

For chocolate peanut butter fudge - Omit the nuts & vanilla. After adding the marshmallow and mixing well, add 3/4 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter and swirl through the fudge mixture with a knife or spatula.

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