Fanny Farmer Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. white sugar
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 lb. butter or oleo
3 tsp. vanilla
3 c. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Bring sugar and milk to a boil in large pan over medium heat. Boil 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Add butter, vanilla and chips.
Beat with electric hand mixer on high until all is blended.
Add nuts, if desired.
Pour into buttered 10 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
Put in refrigerator overnight.
Cut in squares and keep in covered container in refrigerator.