See's Candy Kitchen Fudge

In the West, See's Candy Stores are famous. This is the only recipe which has been made public. The rest are still secret.

Ingredients

• 3 (6 ounce) packages Ghirardelli chocolate chips
• 2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans, (optional)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 20 large marshmallows, cut up

Instructions

1. Butter a 13 x 9 x 2 inch glass baking dish.
2. Let chocolate chips, nuts, vanilla extract and butter stand until room temperature in a large bowl (overnight is fine).
3. Bring sugar and milk to boil in a large saucepan and keep at a rolling boil for 8 minutes. Dump this all at one time over the chocolate mixture. Add marshmallows and stir vigorously by hand until chocolate bits and butter are melted and mixture is smooth.
4. Pour into prepared pan. Cool and refrigerate for 24 hours before eating.

Notes

It will keep well in the refrigerator and will last...and last...and last.

Attribution

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / lisafx