4-1/2 cups sugar
3 pkgs. (12 oz. each) chocolate chips
1/2 pound butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can evaporated milk
7 oz. marshmallow cream
2 cups nuts

Mix 4-1/2 cups sugar with one can evaporated milk. Boil 7 to 8 minutes, stirring often. (rolling boil; 238°F soft stage on a candy thermometer.)

Mix together in a large bowl; 3 packages chocolate chips, 7 oz. jar marshmallow cream, 1/2 lb. melted butter.

Cream butter and marshmallow together and add chocolate chips.

Pour hot mixture over chocolate mixture.

After chocolate has melted, add 2 cups of nuts and 1 tsp. of vanilla, blend well, pour into buttered pans and chill in refrigerator. Cut into squares before firm.

This recipe makes about 5 lbs of fudge.

Cooks Note: A candy thermometer is recommended for best results.