12 Days of Cookies/Sweets: Day 9, Fantasy Fudge

This one also falls in the "sweets" category and I delegated the actual baking to Matt.  He did an excellent job!

FANTASY FUDGE

3 c. sugar 3/4 c. butter 2/3 c. evaporated milk 1 (12 oz.) pkg. Baker's real semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (7 oz.) jar Kraft marshmallow creme 1 c. chopped nuts 1 tsp. vanilla MICROWAVE: Microwave butter in 4 quart bowl or casserole on high 1 minute or until melted. Add sugar and milk, mix well. Microwave on high 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil; stir after 3 minutes. Mix well, scrape bowl. Microwave 5 1/2 minutes; stir after 3 minutes. Gradually stir in chocolate until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into greased 9 x 9 x inch or 13 x 9 inch pan. Cool at room temperature, cut into squares. 3 pounds.CONVENTIONAL: Stir together butter, sugar and milk in heavy 2 1/2 to 3 quart saucepan; bring to full boil, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes over medium heat or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in chocolate until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix until well blended. Pour into greased 9 x 9 inch or 13 x 9 inch pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares. Prep time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. 3 pounds. High Altitude: Decrease recommended temperature (234 degrees) 2 degrees for every 1, 000 feet above sea level. NOTE: Do not substitute sweetened condensed milk for evaporated milk.