Jan's Toll House Fudge (Family)

This family favorite fudge is delicious
& creamy and very simple to make!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature

6 ounces Nestle Tollhouse semi- sweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

12 large marshmallows

2 cups sugar 

1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Method:

Line a 9 inch square pan with a piece of parchment paper and set aside.

Place the butter, chocolate chips and vanilla in a large bowl and set aside.

Cut each marshmallow into 4 pieces and place in a large saucepan. Add the sugar and evaporated milk. Stir and bring to a boil over medium high heat. As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes.

Pour the hot liquid over the ingredients in the bowl. Stir until all of the ingredients are well mixed. If desired, stir in the nuts.

Pour and spread evenly in the prepared pan. 

Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before cutting into pieces. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, with sheets of wax paper between layers. (The individual pieces may also be wrapped in plastic wrap for gift giving.) Makes about 45 pieces.

Notes: My husband has very fond memories of the fudge that his sister-in-law, Jan, made every Christmas. This year, he asked me to please make a batch to share with all of the family. Her son, Sean, found the recipe and sent it to me. Here is the original recipe in her handwriting:

Jan and her husband Randy
June 2016