Fudge! with a few variations

I am a purist when it comes to fudge.  Unfortunately, I tried for years to have the perfect square of melt-in-your-mouth fudge.  I've had it grainy, too hard to bite, so soft it could have been used as a topping for ice cream (and it probably was) and everything in between.  Finally, with this recipe from the Carnation website I reached the goal of perfect fudge.  Like I said at the beginning, I'm not a fan of the nuts, bits, and what have you in fudge.  But if that's your thing, add away!  Following the picture is a few of Carnation's suggested variations.  Enjoy!

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz. can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups miniature marshmallows

1 1/2 cups (9 oz.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Line 8-inch-square baking pan with foil.  Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan.  Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.  Boil, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.

Stir in marshmallows, morsels, nuts and vanilla extract.  Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted.  Pour into prepared baking pan; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.  Lift from pan; remove foil.  Cut into 48 pieces.

FOR MILK CHOCOLATE FUDGE:

Substitute 1 3/4 cups (11.5-oz. pkg.) NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels for Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels.

FOR BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE:

Substitute 1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels for Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels.

FOR PEANUTTY CHOCOLATE FUDGE:

Substitute 1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Morsels for Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts for pecans or walnuts.