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Fantastic Fudge

March 28, 2012 By Cooking Mamas 1 Comment

Fantastic Fudge

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5 from 1 vote

Fantastic Fudge

Wrap individual pieces or place in a beautiful box or tin for gift giving.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 lbs.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 c. granulated sugar
  • 2/3 c. evaporated milk
  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 4 T. butter
  • 1 c. pecans or walnuts optional

Instructions

  • Combine sugar and milk in a saucepan, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips, marshmallows, salt, nutmeg and butter. Stir until chocolate and marshmallow are melted. Add nuts if desired.
  • Spread into a buttered 8x8x2-inch pan. Set aside to cool. Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board, and cut into squares. Store covered in the refrigerator.
  • Cook's Note: Cut fudge with a plastic knife and the fudge will not stick to the knife.

Filed Under: Candy, Christmas, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

Comments

  1. Ginger M Wellnitz says

    December 19, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    5 stars
    I had this recipe 30 years ago..and have been looking for it ever since. It’s the best fudge ever!..as long as you stir for the full 5 min. I made batches and batches for Christmas gifts and was forever asked for it again and again. Guaranteed you’ll love it! Thanks for bringing it back again.

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