FANTASY FUDGE 
3 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
2/3 c. evaporated milk
1 (12 oz.) pkg. Baker's real semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (7 oz.) jar Kraft marshmallow creme
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

MICROWAVE: Microwave butter in 4 quart bowl or casserole on high 1 minute or until melted. Add sugar and milk, mix well. Microwave on high 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil; stir after 3 minutes. Mix well, scrape bowl. Microwave 5 1/2 minutes; stir after 3 minutes. Gradually stir in chocolate until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into greased 9 x 9 x inch or 13 x 9 inch pan. Cool at room temperature, cut into squares. 3 pounds.

CONVENTIONAL: Stir together butter, sugar and milk in heavy 2 1/2 to 3 quart saucepan; bring to full boil, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes over medium heat or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in chocolate until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix until well blended. Pour into greased 9 x 9 inch or 13 x 9 inch pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares.

Prep time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. 3 pounds. High Altitude: Decrease recommended temperature (234 degrees) 2 degrees for every 1, 000 feet above sea level. NOTE: Do not substitute sweetened condensed milk for evaporated milk.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

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Fantasy Fudge
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 Carol (Pennsylvania) says:
Hello, Ive been making this recipe for over 20 years and its the best!!! The original recipe is 6 c. sugar, 2 sticks butter, 10oz. evap. milk, 2 bags semi-sweet choc. chips, 14 oz. jar marshmellow and 2 tsp. vanilla. I have since lessened the sugar to 4 1/2 c. because it was too sweet. It makes 13x9 pan perfect!!!
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 Kaye (Oklahoma) says:
I wrote the ingredients on a piece of paper from the jar. I was not going to buy the Kraft because it wasn't on sale. The reason I am here is because like a dummy, I did not write down the cooking instructions. I used my candy thermometer to 234ish and poured it into my glass pan. Perfect! Quick! I am looking like the queen of candy making!!
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 Patrick Walker (California) says:
Add a tablespoon of light corn syrup to the recipe and this will keep the fudge from being grainy and makes it more creamy.
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 Pam (Texas) says:
This is not only the BEST fudge, but the easiest too. I would never use the microwave. Do the stovetop version and follow the directions to the tee and you will always have a perfect, delicious batch of fudge!
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 Sorcha (Wyoming) says:
I used to make this all the time. Just ruined a batch. I boiled it hard for a LOT more than 4 mins, it never reached 234F. Figured it HAD to be done, so added the other stuff. Fail. Anybody want a LOT of thick chocolate syrup? A 9x9 pan is NOT large enough either. It needs a 9x12.
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 Francine (United States) says:
They need to put this recipe back on the jar of marshmello cream. I made it many years ago, loved it, and then was so disappointed to see it was no longer on the back of the jar. Every so often I would check the internet, etc.to see if I could find it and just about gave up. I was so happy to find it tonight. Can't wait to make it again.
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 Mary Fields (Kentucky) says:
I've used this recipe for like 15 years. It's the easiest fudge recipe out there. I have used the base of this recipe to make mint chocolate chip, orange cream, chocolate, peanut butter and even pumpkin fudge. Just a matter of switching out chip flavors and extract flavors. not to mention the use of food coloring. But they all always turn out and my family and friends love it.
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 Fran (Minnesota) says:
I used to use this recipe all the time and loved it and I found that the wattage of the microwave makes a difference too. I thought it was not high enough microwave though. Now when I make it, it comes out with a granular consistency. I wish I knew how to adjust it to still use the microwave. I thought it might be the difference in butter used as well. I suppose the variations are why they took it off the label.
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 Pat Johnson (Tennessee) says:
I love this recipe and thought I had lost it. So glad to find it!!
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 Lisa (Florida) says:
A long time ago I made this recipe right from the label. It turned out great. However, one year I made it, it turned out horrible. I found out later it was because I had a new microwave and the wattage was too high for the recipe. I've since gotten rid of that microwave and find myself with a new but low wattage (600) one. What I'd like to know, if known, what wattage does this recipe work best with. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

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