1/2 c Butter/margarine OR 2 cups milk chocolate
2 c Sugar -morsels
1 cn (5 oz.) evaporated milk (2/3 1 Jar (7-10 oz) marshmallow
-cup) -cream
1 pk (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate 1 ts Vanilla
-morsels 1 c Nuts, chopped (optional)
Place butter in 9x9x2 inch dish. Heat in microwave on full power for
1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until melted.
Blend in sugar and evaporated milk. Mix well.
Cook in microwave on Level 8 (medium-high) for 15-17 minutes or until
soft ball (see note below) stage is reached. Stir mixture frequently
during cooking time.
Blend in chocolate morsels, marshmallw cream, vanilla and nuts. Stir
until smooth. Chill until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in
airtight container.
NOTE: the soft ball stage is when the candy syrup, when dripped into
very cold water, forms a firm ball which does not flatten on removal
from water.
Yields
6 servings