CHOCOLATE NUT FUDGE

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This old-fashioned silky smooth fudge that's dotted with just the right amount of nuts is sure to appeal to sweet tooths of all ages, assures Lori Saunders of Sterling, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 5 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter divided
4 cups sugar
1 cup milk
32 large marshmallows
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 to 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped nuts
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Butter a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a full boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Add chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate; stir until chips are melted. Add nuts and vanilla. , Spread into prepared pan. Cool for 1 hour at room temperature. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.