Chocolate Nut Fudge

Name: Chocolate Nut Fudge
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 pounds.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter divided; 4 cups sugar; 1 cup milk; 32 large marshmallows; 2 cups milk chocolate chips; 2 cups (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted; 1 to 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped nuts; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

This old-fashioned silky smooth fudge that's dotted with just the right amount of nuts is sure to appeal to sweet tooths of all ages, assures Lori Saunders of Sterling, Illinois.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter divided
4 cups sugar
1 cup milk
32 large marshmallows
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 to 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped nuts
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Butter a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a full boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Add chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate; stir until chips are melted. Add nuts and vanilla.
Spread into prepared pan. Cool for 1 hour at room temperature. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 85 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Nut Fudge in Country Woman November/December 2000

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jadiemae

Nov 28, 2011

I made this recipe today for the holidays but it turned out very grainy and sugarery. Would not make again. suzzie
Tishscook

Feb 2, 2011

I have made this for a couple of years. And everyone just loves it. It makes great gifts.
fayerah

Dec 17, 2010

this is easy and soooo good. my husband didn't want me to share it with anyone else, he wanted it all.lol
Aquarelle

Jul 18, 2008

I'm assuming that "2 cups (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips" should actually be "2 packages (12 ounces each)"?