Christmas Fudge

Aroostook's Note:

This is my Aunt Mary's Recipe. Smooth and creamy. This makes about four pounds of fudge. =)

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 pounds

• ½ lb butter
• 5 cups sugar
• 2 (12 ounce) packages semisweet chocolate morsels
• 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups nuts

Directions:

1. Melt butter in large, heavy saucepan; add milk and blend, then add sugar, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil.
2. Boil vigorously for 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat; add chocolate morsels and beat until morsels are melted.
4. Then add marshmallow creme and continue beating until melted and well blended.
5. Add vanilla and nuts and blend well.
6. Turn into a well buttered rectangular pan (approximately 12x7x2 inches).
7. Wait at least 6 hours before cutting.
8. Cut in large squares and store in airtight container.