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Fudge. Delicious. Rich. Fattening. Perfect for the holidays. I love fudge. I have grown up in a family of fudge makers and lovers.  Fudge can be difficult or easy to make depending upon the recipe. I have a couple favorite recipes that I usually make each year.  Fudge also makes a great gift for those friends or family members that have everything, including many guests for the holiday season. If stored properly, fudge will have a long shelf life.  I keep mine tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. I use high quality products and always use butter, not margarine. Never use an imitation vanilla.   Here are my 3 favorite ones and are genuine crowd pleasers.

Never Fail Chocolate Fudge

5 cups sugar

1 12oz. can evaporated milk

1 stick butter

12 oz. Marshmallow Fluff

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup walnuts if desired

2 bags of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Combine sugar, milk, butter, Fluff, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 5 minutes. Do not under cook. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts, and chocolate chips. Pour into a buttered 13×9 pan. Let cool.

Penuche Fudge

2 cups white sugar

2 cups light brown sugar

1 cup dark brown sugar

1 12 oz. can evaporated milk

½ stick butter

1 tsp. vanilla extract

small jar Marshmallow Fluff

Cook all ingredients on high til it comes to a boil. Lower heat to medium and cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in 1 small jar Marshmallow Fluff and nuts if desired. Pour in a buttered 13×9 pan.

Peanut Butter Fudge

1 tsp. vanilla

5 cups sugar

1 can evaporated milk

½ stick butter

small jar Marshmallow Fluff

2 cups peanut butter

Cook on high til boiling. Lower heat to medium and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 small jar Marshmallow Fluff and 2 cups peanut butter. Pour into 13×9 buttered pan.