St. George Card Party Fantasy Fudge

Description

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

• 3 cup sugar
• ¾ cup butter
• ⅔ cup evaporated milk
• 1 (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• 1 (7 oz) jar Kraft marshmallow creme
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Procedures

1. Grease a 9 x 9 inch or a 13 x 9 inch pan. Stir together sugar, butter and milk in heavy 2½ to 3 quart saucepan; bring to a full boil, stirring constantly.
2. Boil 5 minutes over medium heat, or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat.
3. Gradually stir in chocolate until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix until well blended.
4. Pour into pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares.

Microwave method

1. Microwave butter in 4 quart bowl or casserole on High 1 minute or until melted.
2. Add sugar and milk; mix well. Microwave on High 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil; stir after 3 minutes.
3. Mix well, scrape bowl. Microwave 5½ minutes; stir after 3 minutes. Remove from oven.
4. Gradually stir in chocolate until melted.
5. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
6. Pour into pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares.