Cookbook · Candies

Marshmallow Cream Fudge

1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp

My mother made the best candy and fudge was something she made every holiday season.

Marshmallow Cream Fudge

Ingredients

  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 Large can evaporated milk - (14 1/2 oz.
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 pint jar of Hip O Lite (marshmallow cream)
  • 2 pkgs (6oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped(coarsly cut) pecans or walnuts - optional

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter or margarine in a medium, heavy-duty saucepan.
  2. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Boil stirring constantly for 9 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in marshmallow cream, chocolate chips, vanilla and nuts.
  6. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted.
  7. Pour into a foiled-lined 8-inch square baking pan.
  8. Chill until firm.
  9. Yields: 3 dozen pieces