Fudge

Fudge
Recipe submitted by Mary Mimi Rorie

Ingredients:

4 cups sugar
2 5-ounce cans evaporated milk
1 cup butter or margarine
1 12-ounce package (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Butter the sides of a heavy 3-quart saucepan.  In it combine sugar, evaporated milk, and butter. 

Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture comes to boiling.  Cook over medium heat to 236 degrees (soft-ball stage), about 12 minutes.   Stir frequently. 

Remove saucepan from heat and add the remaining ingredients; stir until chocolate is melted. 

Turn into a buttered 9x13x2-inch pan.  Score while warm; cut when firm.  Chill if necessary.

Makes about 3 1/2 pounds.