The best – and easiest – fudge recipe ever

Ever since I found this recipe and baked my first batch, I’ve associated the making of fudge with Christmas time. Whether you’re a chocolate-lover yourself or you’re looking for a present for someone who loves sweets (make a batch, wrap it in foil and place it in a tin canister with a ribbon around it…voila, instant present!) this fudge is easy to make and delicious.

*Full disclosure, apparently this recipe was created by NESTLE Carnation, maker of Nestle chocolate morsels and Carnation evaporated milk, although I found it years ago on a baking website. To give Carnation their proper due, however, I encourage you to buy their products, at least for this recipe [plug over].

Carnation® Famous Fudge
(makes 24 servings)

Ingredients
*1½ cups granulated sugar
*2/3 (5 fl.-oz. can) evaporated milk
*2 tablespoons butter or margarine
*¼ teaspoon salt
*2 cups miniature marshmallows
*1½ cups (9 oz.) milk chocolate morsels (feel free to substitute with butterscotch, peanut butter or semi-sweet chocolate morsels for different flavors)
*½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
*1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
*Line an 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.

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