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Six-Month Fudge

Rich old-fashioned fudge that's creamy, chocolatey, and packed with marshmallow flavor and crunchy walnuts. A family favorite for the holidays.

Contributor: Grandma Lenon
Six-Month Fudge

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Temp

Medium Heat

Yield

36 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Hershey chocolate bar, broken into pieces
  • 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 containers Jet-Puffed marshmallow cream (7 ounces each)
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 4 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 large can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Step 1
    1

    Place the broken Hershey chocolate bar, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and marshmallow cream into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.

  2. Step 2
    2

    In a heavy saucepan or kettle, combine the sugar, butter, and sweetened condensed milk.

  3. Step 3
    3

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, until the mixture comes to a fast rolling boil. Once boiling, continue cooking for 4 1/2 minutes while stirring constantly.

  4. Step 4
    4

    Pour the hot mixture over the ingredients in the bowl and stir until melted and smooth. Add the chopped walnuts last and mix well.

  5. Step 5
    5

    Butter a 13 x 9-inch pan and pour in the fudge mixture, spreading evenly.

  6. Step 6
    6

    Allow the fudge to cool completely before cutting into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Tips & Variations

  • Slightly toast the walnuts beforehand for deeper flavor.
  • This fudge makes a great holiday gift when wrapped in decorative tins or boxes.
  • Store layers separated with wax paper to keep pieces from sticking together.
  • Pecans can be substituted for walnuts if preferred.
  • Chill briefly before slicing for cleaner, sharper cuts.