Jean's Fudge

Ingredients

• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Butter a 9x9 inch pan. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, and stir in marshmallow cream and vanilla. Add chocolate chips, and stir until melted and blended.
3. Pour into the prepared pan. Let cool, and cut into squares.

Interesting Facts

• Fudge is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century.
• Marshmallow cream was first introduced in the 1920s.
• The combination of sugar, butter and chocolate chips makes fudge a rich and decadent dessert.