2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
4-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
3 cups chopped macadamia nuts, divided
12 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Pecans may be substituted for macadamia nuts...
1Line two 9-in. square pans with foil; butter the foil with the 2 teaspoons butter. Set aside.
2In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in 2 cups nuts, chopped chocolate, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, vanilla and salt if desired.
3Pour fudge into prepared pans; sprinkle remaining nuts over top and press in lightly. Refrigerate until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pans. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.
Prize winning recipe.
Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Makes about 5 pounds
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 72 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.