Carnation Fudge

I must admit, I am not a big desserts or sweets person.  I don't make many desserts during the year, but when I do, it is typically around the holidays.  Fudge is my weakness and I can't make it through the holidays without at least one batch of fudge.  This year I found a simple recipe online and decided to give it a try.  My husband doesn't like nuts so I left those out but did sneak a few into one small strip of the pan once they were starting to cool.

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ cups sugar

5 oz. can evaporated milk

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

¼  tsp. salt

2 cups miniature marshmallows

1 ½ cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

Line 8-inch-square baking pan with wax paper.  Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in medium, heavy saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Stir in marshmallows, morsels, nuts, and vanilla extract. Stir vigorously until marshmallows are melted. Pour into prepared baking pan; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; remove wax paper and cut into small squares.