Best Fudge

I got this recipe from a good friend about 20 years ago and it has become a "must" every Christmas for my family. It's tastes like the old fashioned fudge my mom used to make, but it is much easier.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Yields: 48 pieces

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 4 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3 (6 ounce) packages chocolate chips
• 2  ounces  unsweetened chocolate squares (optional)
• 3  teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. Combine evaporated milk and sugar.
2. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 8 minutes stirring constantly.
3. Add the butter and chocolate chips, stir until melted.
4. (At the same time you can add the bitter chocolate if desired. I don't like bitter chocolate, so I don't add that).
5. When everything is well blended, add the vanilla.
6. Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 13 cake pan.