[concerned about politics]

Wow. I forgot about Christmas too. I'll make my own candy for Christmas now. Whew! Thanks!

[oceanperch]

Festive Fudge Ingredients:
3 cups (18-ounce) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle(r) Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
Dash salt
1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with foil. Butter foil; set aside.
Line medium-sized heavy saucepan, over low heat; melt chips with Eagle Brand and salt.
Remove from heat; stir in nuts if desired and the vanilla. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.
Yield: about 2 pounds.
Peanut Butter Glazed Fudge: Omit nuts. Stir 3/4-cup peanut butter flavored chips in with vanilla. Spread in pan and chill as above.
For glaze, in small saucepan, melt 1/2-cup peanut butter flavored chips with 1/2 cup whipping cream; stir until thick and smooth. Spread over chilled fudge.
Chill. Cut and store as above.
Marshmallow Fudge: Omit nuts.
Stir 2 tablespoons butter in with vanilla. Fold in 2 cups miniature marshmallows. Proceed as above.
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Chilling Time: 2 hours* * *