Even though it is raining outside–the calendar says it is December the 6th. That means 
Christmas is less than 3 weeks away. Gift giving is a nice tradition. I like gifts from the heart and sometimes gifts from the hands. I enjoy cooking so it is easy to “make” Christmas gifts for family and friends. Today I am sharing a recipe for “no fail” fudge. One batch will make 2 1/2 pounds. I recommend doubling the recipe, packing the candy in tins and you have 5 special gifts sure to be treasured. If you don’t have tins The Dollar Tree is a great source. The reason I like this recipe is that you time the fudge–no candy thermometers to fool with. It will take a while for the fudge to come to a rolling boil. Don’t start timing until it is at the rolling boil stage. When it is set your timer for 5 minutes. Another tip–have your chips and marshmallow cream ready to go before you start the process with the butter, sugar and evaporated milk.
No Fail Fudge
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk (5 1/3 oz.)
12 oz. Bag of chocolate chips (white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips can also be used)
7 oz. marshmallow cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
13″ X 9″ glass pan greased with butter
Combine sugar, butter, and milk in a heavy 2 1/2 quart saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes. Stir and remove from heat. Stir in chips, (if using white chocolate chips, melt in microwave in 30 second increments until chips are melted and can be stirred–add to the butter/sugar/milk mixture), marshmallow cream and vanilla. Stir vigorously until well blended. Pour into a greased (use butter) 13″ X 9″ pan.
Allow to cool completely. After cooled, cut into 1″ squares.
Next week we will give you some more ideas to help you celebrate the season. Until next time…From our Butcher Block to your Table.
