CARNATION® Famous Fudge

The reviews are in! This five-star recipe makes an unforgettably delectable holiday gift one family, friends, and coworkers won't soon forget. And with easy variations, you can make milk chocolate, butterscotch, or peanutty chocolate fudge.

Level: Easy

Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 6 min
Cooling time: 2 hrs refrigerating
Yields: 24 servings (2 pieces per serving)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz. can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups (9 oz.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

LINE 8-inch-square baking pan with foil.

COMBINE sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in medium, heavy-duty 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 for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted. Pour into prepared baking pan; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into 48 pieces.

FOR MILK CHOCOLATE FUDGE:
SUBSTITUTE 1 3/4 cups (11.5-oz. pkg.) NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels for Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels.

FOR BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE:
SUBSTITUTE 1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels for Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels.

FOR PEANUTTY CHOCOLATE FUDGE:
SUBSTITUTE 1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Morsels for Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts for pecans or walnuts.

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Recipe Review

Melissa D. ,
October 2009

Best Yet
Excellent Recipe. Easy and quick to make. Comes out perfect every time. Great to make a few variations of to divide up and give out at Christmas. Freezes very well too..

Stefanie S. ,
July 2009

Quick and easy fudge.
This fudge makes the perfect gift for family and friends during the holidays. I love the creamy chocolate taste and it is really easy to make..

K Z. , ,
July 2009

None Better!
I have been making this fudge for over 25 years and everyone always oohs and aahs..then asks for the recipe. It's fail proof, quick, and oh so delicious!.

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