How to Make Fudge

Fudge is a luscious addition to any holiday fare, and can be served as dessert or all by itself. This recipe takes about 25 minutes to prepare and makes about 64 1-inch pieces of chocolate fudge.

Things You'll Need

• 2 3/4 cups sugar
• 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
• 3 tbs. butter, and some more for greasing pan
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbs. corn syrup
• 1 tbs. vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped, roasted nuts
• 1/2 cup small marshmallows

Instructions

1. Mix butter, chocolate chips, marshmallows, vanilla and nuts (if desired) in the large mixing bowl.

2. Bring the milk and sugar to a rolling boil in the heavy pan and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Pour sugar and milk mixture over other ingredients in mixing bowl.

4. Stir until all ingredients are well blended and marshmallows, butter and chocolate chips are dissolved.

5. Pour fudge into buttered foil or baking pans.

6. Let fudge stand 24 hours before eating, or cover and store in refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• Cut fudge into squares before it is completely hardened.

• For a holiday gift, pour fudge into smaller pans, cover with cellophone wrap and add a bow.

• Look for an easy - and traditional - fudge recipe on the back of 7-oz. Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme jars.

• Fudge will be very hot when it is ready to pour. Use caution, especially if children are present.