FUDGE

By AuntieGooper

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 3 milk chocolate candy bars (two 7 ounces, one 1.55 ounces)
• broken into pieces
• 4 cups (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
• 1 can (12 ounces) of Carnation evaporated milk
• 4 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
• 2 cups of chopped walnuts or pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Line a 13x9 inch pan with foil and butter the foil with 1 tablespoon of the butter; set aside.

In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the candy bars, chocolate chips and marshmallow creme; set aside.

In a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the milk, sugar and remaining butter. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 4 ½ minutes. Pour over chocolate mixture; stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate until firm.

Using the foil, lift the fudge out of the pan; cut into 1-inch squares.
Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.