CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE

CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz. can) Evaporated Milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (9 oz.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup Dry Cherries
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts, (Nuts of your choice, optional)

Steps:

Directions LINE 8-inch-square baking pan with foil. COMBINE sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. STIR in marshmallows, morsels, cherries, nuts and vanilla extract. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted. Pour into prepared baking pan; cool for 1 minute. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into 48 pieces.