How to Make creamy Carnation chocolate fudge

This is a very simple fudge recipe using evaporated milk, marshmallows, and chocolate chips that brings raves. It is a classic candy recipe that is often requested. Instructions are also given for butterscotch and mint flavors.

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons butter or margarine

2/3 cup evaporated milk

1-1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups (4 ounces) miniature marshmallows

1-1/2 cups (9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine butter or margarine, evaporated milk, sugar, and salt in a medium heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, nuts, and vanilla. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted. Pour into a foiled-lined 8-inch square baking pan. Chill until firm. Milk chocolate fudge: Substitute 2 cups milk chocolate chips for semisweet chocolate chips. Butterscotch fudge: Substitute 1-2/3 cups butterscotch-flavored chips for semisweet chips. Mint chocolate fudge: Substitute 1-1/2 cups mint-chocolate chips for semisweet chips.

Yield: 3 dozen pieces