1 1/2 cup sugar
12 oz evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cup miniature marshmallows
12 oz chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
Mix sugar, milk, butter and a dash of salt in a 3 quart microwave safe
bowl. Cover loosely with wax paper. Microcook on high 4 minutes.
Uncover, Microcook 10 minutes more, stirring every 3 minutes.
Continue cooking, stirring every 2 minutes, until candy thermometer
reads 234 to 240 degrees. (soft ball stage). Stir in marshmallows and
chocolate chips and nuts if using. Stir vigorously until creamy and
slightly glossy.
Spread in a buttered 11x7 pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.
From the recipe files of Sheila Exner - September 1991
Servings: 1 servings
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