Macadamia Nut Fudge

Orginally from Taste Of Home magazine-This is a wonderful fudge recipe that is very full of flavor and makes 2 9x9 pans...so--one to keep and one to share--Hope you enjoy.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 36

Ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter (no substitutes)
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 3 (4 ounce) packages  German sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2  cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3  cups  crushed  macadamia nuts or 3  cups  toasted pecans, divided

Directions

1. Line two 9inch square baking pans with foil and butter the foil; set aside.
2. Combine sugar,butter and milk in a heavy saucepan;bring to a gentle boil.
3. Cook for five minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Remove from heat; add chocolate,chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, vanilla, salt and 2 cups nuts.
5. Pour into prepared pans;sprinkle with remaining nuts and press in lightly.
6. Chill until firm.
7. Remove from pans and cut into squares.
8. ****This yields about 5 pounds****.