Fudge

Name: Fudge
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6-3/4 pounds (19-1/2 dozen pieces)
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided; 4-1/2 cups sugar; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 16 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips; 2 jars (7 ounces each) marshmallow creme; 4 cups chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min. + chilling

Yield 6-3/4 pounds (19-1/2 dozen pieces)

Test Kitchen Approved

No need to head to the candy store when you have this fudge recipe. We will show you how to make fudge that is rich, creamy and decadent.

Ingredients

4 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
4-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt
16 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
2 jars (7 ounces each) marshmallow creme
4 cups chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Line two 13x9-in. pans with foil and grease the foil with 4 teaspoons butter. In a heavy Dutch oven, combine sugar, milk, salt and the remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage).
Remove from the heat. Stir in chopped German chocolate and the chocolate chips until smooth. Fold in the marshmallow creme, pecans and vanilla. Spread into prepared pans.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pans. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 64 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

This recipe makes more than enough to share with family and friends. It's the ultimate fudge! —Linette Shepherd, Williamston, Michigan

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