St. George Card Party Fantasy Fudge

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 3 cup sugar
 * ¾ cup butter
 * ⅔ cup evaporated milk
 * 1 (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
 * 1 (7 oz) jar Kraft marshmallow creme
 * 1 tsp vanilla
 * 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Grease a 9 x 9 inch or a 13 x 9 inch pan. Stir together sugar, butter and milk in heavy 2½ to 3 quart saucepan; bring to a full boil, stirring constantly.
 * 2) Boil 5 minutes over medium heat, or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat.
 * 3) Gradually stir in chocolate until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix until well blended.
 * 4) Pour into pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares.

Microwave method

 * 1) Microwave butter in 4 quart bowl or casserole on High 1 minute or until melted.
 * 2) Add sugar and milk; mix well. Microwave on High 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil; stir after 3 minutes.
 * 3) Mix well, scrape bowl. Microwave 5½ minutes; stir after 3 minutes. Remove from oven.
 * 4) Gradually stir in chocolate until melted.
 * 5) Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
 * 6) Pour into pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares.