Christmas Fudge
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1½ cups sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows (4 oz.)
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cups pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar and salt in medium, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, nuts and vanilla. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted. Pour into foil-lined 8" square baking pan. Sprinkle with additional nuts if desired. Chill until firm.
Variations: Milk Chocolate Fudge: Substitute 2 cups milk chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Butterscotch Fudge: Substitute 2 cups butterscotch chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Mint-Chocolate Fudge: Substitute 1½ cups mint-chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Makes 64-1" squares