Macadamia Nut Fudge

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 4-1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 3 cups chopped macadamia nuts, divided
• 12 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Details

Servings 5
Preparation time 15mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Line two 9-in. square pans with foil; butter the foil with the 2 teaspoons butter. Set aside.

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; Stir in 2 cups nuts, chopped chocolate, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, vanilla and salt if desired.

Pour fudge into prepared pans; sprinkle remaining nuts over top and press in lightly. Refrigerate until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pans. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 5 pounds.