Fantasy Fudge

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Yes, this is the original Fantasy Fudge recipe from the back of the Kraft Marshmallow Creme jar. We'll never know why they changed the recipe on us, but we've preserved the recipe for you right here.

Makes about 117

3 cups sugar
3/4 cup margarine
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 12-oz. (340 g) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 7-oz. (198 g) jar Kraft Marshmallow creme
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Traditional method:
Combine sugar, margarine and milk in heavy 2-1/2 quart saucepan; bring to full rolling bail, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate till melted. Add marshmallow creme, nuts & vanilla beat till blended. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Let cool and cut into 1-inch squares.

Microwave method:
Microwave margarine in 4-quart microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted. Add sugar and milk; mix well. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil, stirring after 3 minutes. Mix well; scrape bowl. Continue microwaving on HIGH 5-1/2 minutes; stir after 3 minutes. Stir in chips until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares. Makes 3 pounds.

Note: Can be made in a smaller pan for thicker squares (yield will be reduced).


Reviews of Fantasy Fudge:

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  all kinds of sweets maker  Jan 3, 2012
Would make this again.
I've made this fudge for many years. I always use a candy thermometer to test it. I don't count minutes after it starts to boil..... This is to "the cookie baker": They still make the chocolate chips in 12oz bags. I shop in MS. and that's what I buy. Maybe you should inquire at the grocery you go to about the 12oz bag Maybe they can order it for you.. five stars

  A cookie baker in menominee MI  Dec 31, 2011
Would make this again.
this is a MUST for every Christmas and 4th of July. I sometimes use some cherry chips mixed with the chocolate. YUMMY! my daughter has me make it as gifts for someone she is sweet on too:) five stars

  Nashs Gma in California  Dec 31, 2011
Would make this again.
My choc. chips (Nestle) still come in a 12 oz bag. If all I could find was a 10oz bag, I'd buy two bags and measure out an addtl 2 oz, rather than try and alter the recipe. I remember this recipe on the back of the marshmallow creme jar from when I was a child, and I'm 62. five stars

  Helen in Maryland  Dec 26, 2011
Would make this again.
This IS a great recipe. I've made it since I was a little kid. However, I just learned, do NOT use SPLENDA instead of regular sugar. Its grainy which is something I've NEVER experienced having made this recipe hundreds (literally!) of times. five stars

  A cookie baker  Dec 25, 2011
Would make this again.
This is how I remember making fudge when I was a kid but was thrown for a loop when I looked up the recipe on Kraft's page and saw that it stated to use Baker's squares. I suspected immediately that this was an attempt to sell another one of Kraft's products. They don't make chocolate chips to my knowledge so now they recommend the squares that they do sell. Compromising a well loved recipe for the sake of profits does not speak well for Kraft. Luckily I remembered using a bag of chips and found this original recipe. Thanks for posting it. five stars

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