Maple Fudge

I put this recipe together one year for thanksgiving and it has become a requirement for every year.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 50
• Yields: 48-96 pieces

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 2  cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 6  ounces evaporated milk
• 1 (7 1/2ounce) jar marshmallow cream
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  tablespoon  maple flavoring (mapeliene)
• 12  ounces white chocolate chips
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts (optional) or 1  cup pecans (optional)

Directions

1. In a large pot, mix together first six ingredients on medium heat and bring to soft ball stage (~236 degrees F).
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool for several minutes.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients and pour into 13" X 9" buttered pan.
4. Allow to reach room temperature and score with knife before cutting.