This week our Book Club had our holiday lunch and we exchanged little gifts. This group of girls have everything….and really there is nothing they need. So what to give them that they might enjoy??? I opted to make them some fudge and peanut butter balls. Here is my easy fudge recipe. Super easy and fast so if you need to make a last minute gift….here it is!
Kelly’s Easy Fudge
3 cups sugar
1 (12 oz.) package chocolate chips
¾ cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow crème
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional…but who would want walnuts when you can use pecans! LOL)
Combine sugar, butter and milk in heavy 2 ½ quart pot. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce to medium heat and continue boiling for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips till melted. Add marshmallow crème and vanilla. Stir to mixed well. Add nuts if you want. Pour into a greased pan….13×9 inch if you want small pieces and 9×9 if you like thicker pieces. Cool at room temperature. When cool, cut into squares. Makes about 3 pounds.
From time to time I get the urge to bake. Recently I was craving coconut and my favorite coconut pie is also the easiest to make. I’ve had this “Impossible Coconut Pie” recipe for years and don’t even remember where I first got it. But it is easy…and so delicious. Give it a try. (The photo above is how it look before it goes into the oven and the photo below is how it looks after it’s done.) 
For over 30 years I have used this recipe for fudge. It is the easiest and the best. I make it with and without nuts. It’s great both ways. Give it a try.
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