Easy Fantasy Fudge

Ever had the urge to make a big batch of fudge to give away as holiday gifts to your friends/family/coworkers, but thought "well, I don't have a candy thermometer & fudge is super difficult to make"? Well I have the recipe for you!

Here is the best fudge recipe for any kitchen - the ingredients are super easy to find & the process is easy enough for anyone who has ever baked or cooked before. And, the fudge is FANTASTIC!

Easy Fantasy Fudge

3 c. sugar

¾ cup (1½ sticks) butter or margarine

1 5.33 oz. can evaporated milk (⅔ c.)

1 Jar (7½oz) Marshmallow Fluff

1 tsp. vanilla

1 pkg semisweet-chocolate pieces (2 cups)

1 /2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Grease a 9-inch square baking pan; set aside.

In large saucepan combine first 4 ingredients. Stir over low heat until blended.

Heat to a full-rolling boil being careful not to mistake escaping air bubbles for boiling. Boil slowly, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. **I've made this to the point where the mixture is very hot but not quite bubbling and made sure to cook it for about 7 more minutes after very hot. It turned out great!

Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and chocolate until chocolate is melted. Add nuts.

Turn into greased pan and cool. Makes 2½ pounds.

Yields: 2½ pounds