Microwave Creamy Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)
1/4 c. butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. miniature marshmallows (24 large quartered)
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. walnuts or pecans, chopped coarse

Preparation

Grease an 11 1/2 x 7 1/2-inch baking pan.
Mix sugar, milk, butter or margarine and salt in a 3-quart microwave-safe bowl. Cover loosely with waxed paper and microwave on High for 3 to 4 minutes, until mixture begins to boil.
Uncover and microwave on High for 10 minutes longer, stirring every 3 minutes.
Then continue to microwave for 4 to 8 more minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until instant read or microwave candy thermometer registers 234\u00b0 to 240\u00b0 (soft ball stage) or a small amount dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water.
Then stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips and vanilla until marshmallows and chocolate are melted.
Add nuts, stirring vigorously until mixture is creamy and slightly glossy.
Spread in prepared pan.
Refrigerate for about 2 hours, until firm.
Cut into 2 1/2 x 1-inch bars.
Makes 25 delicious bars.