posted by Imp 11-23-100 1:40 PM
Easy Fantasy Fudge
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) margarine or butter.
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 jar (7 oz.) Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla
Microwave: Lightly grease 13x9-inch or 9-inch square pan. Microwave margarine in 4-quart microwavable bowl or casserole on HIGH 1 minute or until melted. Add sugar and milk, mix well. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil, stirring after 3 minutes. Mix well, scrape bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 1/2 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes.
Gradually stir in chips until melted. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Cool at room temperature, cut into squares. Makes 3 lb.
Top of Stove: Prepare pan as directed. Mix margarine, sugar, and milk in heavy 2 1/2 - 3-quart saucepan; bring to full rolling boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes on medium heat or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees F, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat.
Gradually stir in chips until melted. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares.