No beating! Can't fail!

No thermometer or soft-ball tests needed!

Mix in saucepan over medium heat:

2/3 c. (1 sm. can) undiluted Carnation evaporated milk
1 2/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

Bring to boil; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. (Time when mixture starts to "bubble" around edges of pan.) Remove from heat.

Add:

1 1/2 c. (16 med.) diced marshmallows
1 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 tsp. vanilla

Stir vigorously for 1 minute (or until marshmallows melt).

Pour into 8 inch square buttered pan.

Garnish with nuts, if desired.

Cool.

Makes about 2 pounds.

FOR NUT FUDGE:

Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts to fudge before pouring into pan.

FOR PEPPERMINT FUDGE:

Sprinkle 1/4 cup coarsely broken peppermint stick candy over top of fudge in pan.