Microwave Mint Fudge
Country Woman Christmas
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My family loves chocolate and mint, so I combined those favorite flavors in this quick fudge recipe.
SERVINGS: 60
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Microwave
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
- 5 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips
- 1 packet (1 ounce) pre-melted baking chocolate
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Directions:
In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, milk and butter. Microwave on high until mixture comes to a full rolling boil, stirring after 2-1/2 minutes. Cook 3 minutes more, stirring after 1 minute. Add marshmallows; stir until melted. Stir in chips and chocolate until smooth. Stir in nuts and extracts. Immediately pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. pan. Chill until firm. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/4 pounds.