MILLION-DOLLAR CHOCOLATE FUDGE

1 1/2 tsp + 1/4 cup butter, divided

2 1/4 cups sugar

3/4 cup + 2 tbsp evaporated milk

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup marshmallow creme

2 pkgs (4-oz each) German Sweet Chocolate, chopped

3 (1 3/4 oz each) milk chocolate candy bars with almonds

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

2 cups chopped blanched almonds

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Line a 9"x13"X2" pan with foil and grease the foil with the 1 1/2 teaspoon butter; set aside.

In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, milk, salt and the remaining butter. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat

Stir in the marshmallow creme and all the chocolate until the chocolate is melted and blended. Fold in the almonds and vanilla extract. Immediately spread into the prepared pan. Cool completely.

Using the foil, lift fudge out of the pan, discard the foil and cut fudge into squares. Store in a cool, dry place.

Yield: Approximately 3 pounds

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