Ingredients
4 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided4-1/2 cups sugar1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 teaspoon salt16 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips2 jars (7 ounces each) marshmallow creme4 cups chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
Line two 13x9-in. pans with foil and grease the foil with 4 teaspoons butter. In a heavy Dutch oven, combine sugar, milk, salt and the remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage).
Remove from the heat. Stir in chopped German chocolate and the chocolate chips until smooth. Fold in the marshmallow creme, pecans and vanilla. Spread into prepared pans.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pans. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in airtight containers.
