Ingredients
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 2/3 cup sugar
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
2 cup marshmallows (mini's)
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Mix milk, sugar, butter and salt in a pot. Bring to a full boil,
then boil for 5 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add
marshmallows, chocolate chips, flavoring and walnuts. Stir
vigorously until marshmallows are melted and thoroughly blended. Pour
into 8 inch square pan. Chill. Makes about 2 pounds.
Origin: My Mom, Shirley Whittaker, Richmond B.C. Canada. Shared by:
Sharon Stevens Oct/91
Servings: 2 servings
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