Microwave Creamy Fudge

Microwave Creamy Fudge
Categories: Candies, Microwave, Chocolate, Christmas
Yield: 1 servings

1 1/2 c Sugar
12 oz Evaporated milk
1/4 c Butter or margarine
2 c Miniature marshmallows
12 oz Chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 ts Vanilla
1 c Chopped nuts (optional)

Mix sugar, milk, butter and a dash of salt in a 3 quart microwave safe
bowl. Cover loosely with wax paper. Microcook on high 4 minutes.

Uncover, Microcook 10 minutes more, stirring every 3 minutes.

Continue cooking, stirring every 2 minutes, until candy thermometer
reads 234 to 240 degrees. (soft ball stage). Stir in marshmallows
and chocolate chips and nuts if using. Stir vigorously until creamy
and slightly glossy.

Spread in a buttered 11x7 pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.

From the recipe files of Sheila Exner - September 1991