Cashew Caramel Fudge
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INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tsps. plus 1/2c.butter
  • (no substiitutes)softened divided
  • 1 can (5ozs). evaporated milk
  • 2-1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 c.(12 oz.)semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 jar (7oz) marshmallow creme
  • 24 caramels, quartered
  • 3/4 c. salted cashew halves
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
DIRECTIONS
  1. Line a 9in. square baking pan with foil; butter the foil with 2 tbls. butter.
  2. Set aside.
  3. In a large heavy saucepan, combine milk, sugar and remaining butter.
  4. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  5. Bring to a rapid boil; boil for 5 minutes , stirring constantly.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips and
  7. marshmallow creme until melted.
  8. Fold in caramels, cashews and vanilla; mix well. Pour in prepared pan.
  9. Cool.
  10. Remove from pan and cut into 1-inch
  11. squares.
  12. Store at room temperature.
  13. Yield: about 3 pounds