Recipe(tried): Easy No-Beat Fudge

Dawn.ny (03:49:42) : Easy No-Beat Fudge

1 1/3 c Sugar
2/3 c Evaporated milk (small can)
3 tbsp Butter or margarine
3 pkg Semi-sweet chocolate pieces
-6 oz each
3 c Miniature marshmallows
1/2 c Chopped walnuts
1/2 c Candied cherries; halved

1. Combine sugar, milk and butter or margarine in a medium-size heavy saucepan; heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook for 6 minutes, or until candy thermometer reaches 227F.
2. Remove from heat; add chocolate pieces and marshmallows; stir until chocolate and marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth; quickly stir in walnuts and cherries.
3. Spoon into buttered 8x8x2-inch pan; let stand until set; cut into squares. You may press this fudge into tiny tart pans, then decorate with nuts.

Makes about 3 pounds.