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Carnation Famous Fudge Recipe

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From Carnation Evaporated Milk, for About.com

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.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

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

Preparation:

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

Per piece: 73 cal.; 1 g pro.; 12 g carb.; 3 g fat (2 sat.; 1 monounsat.; 0 polyunsat.); 2 mg chol.; 17 mg sod.; 0 g fiber; 36 percent calories from fat.

Recipe Source: Carnation Evaporated Milk
Reprinted with permission.

5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Delicious and Simple Everytime!!October 25, 2009By PKerley
"I have been using this recipe for several years now. I make this for family and friends for the holidays and they simply love it. It is so simple and comes out delicious tasting and with the right consistency everytime. Even the most inexperienced cook can make this fudge and everyone will be amazed!!"

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