My Favorite Fudge

Our family loves fudge!  Who doesn't?!!!  I have tried different fudge recipes over the years and some have turned out grainy in texture, some haven't tasted so great, but this one is tried and true and always turns out year after year.  This is our family's favorite fudge recipe.

THE VERY BEST FUDGE


12 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips
7 oz. marshmallow cream
1 t. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sugar
10 oz. evaporated milk
1 stick butter, no substitutions please
1/2 c. chopped walnuts, optional

Combine first 3 ingredients in large glass bowl; add nuts at this point too if using.  In heavy 3 quart saucepan, combine sugar, milk and 1 T. butter over medium-high heat stirring constantly to 233 degrees.  Add remaining butter and bring back to boiling.  Immediately pour over ingredients in bowl.  Mix until well blended.  Pour into 9x9 buttered pan.  Cool to room temp. until firm and cut int squares.