Mama’s Million-Dollar Fudge

No other fudge I've tasted comes close to the smooth, chocolate taste of this recipe, which my mother-in-law introduced me to one Christmas (I've never been able to make it as good as she does, though). Since it makes such a large batch, I always save some for last-minute gifts.

Mama’s Million-Dollar Fudge

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: about 5-1/2 pounds.

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons butter plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 2 jars (7 ounces each) marshmallow creme
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 12 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 4-1/2 cups sugar
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • 1. Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 4 teaspoons butter; set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, place the marshmallow creme, walnuts, chocolate chips, chopped sweet chocolate in the order listed; top with remaining butter. Set aside.
  • 3. In a heavy saucepan, combine the milk, sugar and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 235° (soft-ball stage). Pour over mixture in bowl and stir. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool.
  • 4. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 167 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.