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 1173 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).
tammy in kansas Dec 20, 2008
Would make this again.
very easy to make very good
Darlene in Missouri Dec 20, 2008
Would make this again.
This has been in my family for years, unfortunately I lost my recipe card. I just had to see if I could find the original recipe. I'll make this every year as I have done for 40yrs. It is the BEST fudge recipe, I've had nothing but compliments on it. I have no idea why they had to change the recipe.
Pam Gray in Danville , Va Dec 20, 2008
Would make this again.
i have made this for years and my grandaughter and daughter request this every year for a Christmas gift. Everyone loves it.
Dusty Alexander in Stockton, CA Dec 20, 2008
Would make this again.
My nephew would be heart broken if he didn't get his fudge at Christmas, and it doesn't bite as much with this recipe'...always use it.
Bren in Dallas, TX Dec 20, 2008
Would make this again.
I've been comparing this recipe with the one currently on the jar (many thanks!). I'm generally a purist and remember the fudge my mother used to make a couple dozen years ago - but I'm not seeing a huge difference in the recipes. Did the recipe change back? Do I have a really old jar of marshmallow creme? Other than 4 versus 5 minutes cook time and recommending brands/types of chocolate and nuts in the same quantities, I'm not seeing much difference. (I'll be following the posted recipe, but was just curious what the devastating changes to the original recipe were.)
