Festive Fudge

dessert · from the kitchen of Chris Van Gorden

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20 min active · 1 hr 20 min total · one 13×9-inch pan (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups sugar
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • ¾ cup oleo (margarine)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups peanut butter
  • 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1½ cups peanuts and/or M&Ms (optional)

Steps

  1. Combine sugar, oleo, evaporated milk, and salt in a 3-quart pan.
  2. Bring to a full boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Continue to boil for 5 minutes, stirring the entire time.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted.
  5. Add marshmallow creme and vanilla. Beat until smooth and well blended.
  6. Fold in peanuts and/or M&Ms if desired.
  7. Immediately spread mixture into a greased 13×9-inch pan.
  8. Cool completely, then cut into squares.