1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light or dark corn syrup
1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. butter
12 lg. marshmallows or 1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
1 c. coarsely chopped dried cherries or chopped maraschino cherries (optional)

Lightly grease a 9 inch square pan. In 2 quart microwaveable bowl combine sugar, corn syrup and milk. Top with butter. Microwave on high (100%) 5 minutes; stir to dissolve sugar. Add marshmallows. Microwave on high (100%) 5 minutes. Stir in chocolate until melted. Stir in vanilla, walnuts and cherries. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Cut into squares.