This is my black walnut fudge - DH's favorite! We're fortunate enough to have a local source for fresh black walnuts, and there is absolutely no comparison to any other nut. They perfume the fudge like nothing else could. As a base for this fudge, I use an old "Fantasy Fudge" recipe, copied from my mother's recipe box, which I believe was an old Kraft marshmallow creme recipe that everyone used back then! I always substitute the black walnuts and I use butter instead of margarine. This recipe makes a load of gifts!3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 12-oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 7-oz. jar marshmallow creme
1 cup chopped black walnuts
Combine sugar, butter and milk in heavy 2-1/2 quart saucepan; bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate till melted. Add marshmallow creme, nuts & vanilla, beat until blended. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Let cool and cut into 1-inch squares.
