*a christmas favorite at the Pierce's
*recipe makes 128 1 in. squares-I make a half recipe
4 ½ c. sugar (2 lb)
½ c. unsalted butter
1 13 oz. can evaporated milk
3 4 oz. bars sweet cooking chocolate (eg. Baker’s German chocolate)
1 12 oz pkg. semisweet choc. chips
1 7 oz. jar marshmallow cream
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. coarsely chopped unsalted raw macadamia nuts
(or walnuts)
Line 2 9-in. square pans w/ waxed paper. Combine sugar, butter & milk in heavy
2 qt. saucepan & bring to simmer over medium heat. At first sign of bubbling, simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat & add all ingredients except 1 cup nuts. Spread into pans.
Sprinkle w/ remaining nuts, pressing lightly into surface. Chill until firm. Cut into squares.
