Nana's Fudge

Lacy is our resident fudge maker as far as I know. She spent some time with Nana learning her technique and getting pans of fudge made for her gift list. I wish I had pictures, but alas, I do not. I have had so many neighbors come up to me and say how much they miss this sweet treat Nana would make for them at Christmas. She and Papa would make a list of who needed fudge in the neighborhood and then she would set about cooking the batches. They would always do a chocolate batch and a blond batch for all of us in addition to their neighbors. Then a bow on the top and a maybe a tag and they would deliver their decadent dishes. This made memories for lots of people.

4 1/2 C. Sugar
1 15 oz. can Evaporated Milk
2 T. light cornsyrup (Karo)
2 sticks butter or margarine
1 pint jar Marshmallow Creme
2 t. vanilla
1 12oz pkg. chocolate chips
2 C. chopped nuts
walnuts, pecans, almonds, you decide.
Combine first three ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil while washing inside of sauce pan down with pastry brush and water. Boil over medium heat to a soft ball - 238º-240º on candy thermometer. Remove from heat. In a mixing bowl combine the rest of the ingredients except the nuts. Pour hot sugar mixture in mixing bowl and beat until smooth and cooled. Add nuts and pour into buttered pan. Cut when completely cooled and set.