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Dad's Favorite Toll House Famous Fudge

Spring brings the promise of warmer days. The kitchen still has a residual chill from winter, though.  Cooking brings a needed touch of warmth to the kitchen.  Below is the recipe that is a favorite with my husband.  Enjoy!!

• Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar

  • 2/3 c. nestle carnation evaporated milk

  • 2 tsp. Butter or margarine

  • 1/4 tsp. Salt

  • 2 c. (4 ounces) miniature marshmallows

  • 1 1/2 c. (9 ounces) nestle toll house semi-sweet chocolate morsels

  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

  • 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

• LINE: 8x8-inch baking pan with foil

• COMBINE: sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in a medium-heavy duty sauce pan.  Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.  Boil, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.

• STIR: stir in marshmallows, morsels, nuts and vanilla extract.  Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted.  Pour into prepared pan; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.  Lift from pan; remove foil.  Cut into pieces