4 1/2 c. sugar
1 lg. can Pet milk
1 stick butter
1 lg. pkg. marshmallows
3 (6 oz.) pkgs. semi sweet chocolate morsels
1 pkg. candied cherries (red or green, optional)
1 c. flaked coconut (optional)
3 tsp. vanilla
2 c. pecans or walnuts, chopped

Cook milk and sugar together. Bring to a boil and cook 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vanilla. Pour over marshmallows, chocolate morsels, cherries, coconuts and nuts. Beat until smooth. Pour into buttered large pan. Let cool and cut into squares.

Makes 5 pounds of fudge.