Carnation Famous Fudge

By mytastytreasures

This deliciously simple fudge makes a wonderful holiday gift! Try different flavors like mint chocolate or butterscotch.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows, about 4 ounces
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, about 9 ounces
• 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Combine butter or margarine, evaporated milk, sugar, and salt in a medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, nuts, and vanilla. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted. Pour into a foiled-lined 8-inch square baking pan. Chill until firm.

Milk chocolate fudge: Substitute 2 cups milk chocolate chips for semisweet chocolate chips.

Butterscotch fudge: Substitute 1-2/3 cups butterscotch-flavored chips for semisweet chips.

Mint chocolate fudge: Substitute 1-1/2 cups mint-chocolate chips for semisweet chips.