See's Fudge

I had an elderly friend that would give us a box of See's Candy every year for Christmas and we looked forward to it all year long. I think See's Candy Co. originated in California and it is absolutely delicious candy. I was fortunate enough to come across this recipe for their fudge and when the children were young I would make it a lot. Now that it automatically goes to my waistline I don't make it very often, but I am putting the recipe here for safe keeping. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 16 squares

Ingredients

• 10  marshmallows, regular size
• 1⁄4 lb butter, one stick
• 3⁄4 cup evaporated milk
• 2  cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Melt 10 marshmallows along with the butter in a double boiler.
2. Boil the evaporated milk with the sugar for 6 minutes.
3. Pour milk mixture and marshmallow mixture over the chocolate chips and mix with wooden spoon until creamy and thick which is about 8 minutes.
4. Add the vanilla and nuts and then pour into buttered 8x8 pan. Cool in refrigerator and then cut into squares.