Christmas Fudge
5 cups sugar
1 (13oz) can evaporated milk
1/4 lb butter
12 oz marshmallow cream
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
2 (12oz) bags chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts (optional)
~Combine first 5 ingredients in 4 quart saucepan. Stir over low heat until blended.
~Bring to boil over medium heat, being careful not to mistake escaping air bubbles for boiling. Boil slowly, stirring constantly for 5 minutes (over cook rather than under cook).
~Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, chocolate chips and walnuts. Stir until chocolate is melted. Pour into 2 butter 9×9 pans and cool.
~Yield 5 pounds