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Walnuts make this delectable fudge special. Cut into small squares and wrap a few in parchment for a thoughtful Valentine gift that anyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

Serves: 36

125g Butter

175g plain chocolate

1 tsp vanilla extract

400g caster sugar

150ml evaporated milk

10 large white marshmallows

125g chopped walnuts (other nuts may be used).

Preparation method

Preparation: 10 minutes  Cook: 15 minutes  Extra time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Butter a 20cm dish.

Place the butter, chocolate and vanilla in a mixing bowl.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, milk and marshmallows. Bring to the boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and cook for six minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.

Pour marshmallow mixture over the contents of the mixing bowl. Beat the entire mixture until it thickens and loses its gloss. Quickly fold in the nuts and pour into the prepared tin. Refrigerate until firm.