Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
     2/3  cup           undiluted evaporated milk
   1 1/2  cups          granulated sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   2      cups          miniature marshmallows -- (4 ounces)
   1 1/2  cups          semi-sweet chocolate chips -- (9 ounces)
     1/2  cup           chopped pecans or walnuts
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract

Preparation:

Combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar and salt in a medium, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, nuts and vanilla. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted. Pour into a foil-lined 8-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle with additional pecans, if desired. Chill until firm. Makes about 2 pounds VARIATIONS: Milk Chocolate Fudge - Substitute 2 cups (11.5-ounce package) milk chocolate chips for semi-sweet chips. Butterscotch Fudge - Substitute 2 cups (12-ounce package) butterscotch chips for semi-sweet chips. Mint Chocolate Fudge - Substitute 1 1/2 cups (10-ounce package) mint chocolate chips for semi-sweet chips.