Mother in Law Fudge

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter (I use unsalted)
• 5 ounces evaporated milk (3/4 cup)
• 7 1/2 ounces marshmallow cream
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped or substitute pecans

OPTIONAL

• 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherry, folded in after cooking
• 1 cup mini marshmallows, folded in before pouring into the baking dish

Directions

1. 1

   Butter a 9 inch square baking pan.

2. 2

   Combine first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan, stirring over low heat until blended.

3. 3

   Heat to a full-rolling boil being careful not to mistake escaping air bubbles for boiling. Boil slowly, stirring constantly, 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and chocolate until chocolate is melted.

5. 5

   Add nuts and any optional ingredients. Turn into greased pan and cool.

6. 6

   Cut into little squares and bring to your mother-in-law and make some memories.