* Exported from MasterCook * Vanilla Fudge with variations Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Fudge Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 1/2 c Sugar 1/2 c Butter 2/3 c Evaporated milk (5 oz) 2 c Marshmallow cream (7 oz) 8 oz Almond bark -- - coarsely chopped -OR- 8 oz Vanilla flavored candy coating 3/4 c Walnuts -- chopped 1 ts vanilla Line 9" square or 13x9" pan with foil so that foil extends over sides of pan; butter foil. In large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add marshmallow cream and almond bark; blend until smooth. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Cool to room temperature. Score fudge into 36 or 48 squares. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate until firm. Remove fudge from pan by lifting foil; remove foil from fudge. Using large knife, cut through scored lines. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 2 1/2 Pounds Eggnog Fudge: Substitute 2/3 cup eggnog for evaporated milk and 1/2 to 1 ts rum extract for vanilla. Peanut Butter Fudge: Decrease almond bark to 6 oz. Add 1/2 cup peanut butter with marshmallow cream and almond bark. Substitute 3/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts for walnuts. Christmas Fudge: Substitute 1/2 cup chopped almonds for walnuts and 1/4 ts almond extract for vanilla. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped dates and 1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries with almonds and almond extract. Peppermint Candy Fudge: Omit vanilla. Substitute 1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candy for walnuts and add desired amount of red food coloring. Pistachio Fudge: Substitute pistachios for walnuts and add desired amount of green food coloring. Posted by: CookbksNut@aol.com 11/20/97 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -