Easy Fudge!

Nanci asked me to post this one, it is REALLY easy fudge!!

1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can)evaporated milk
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

LINE 8-inch baking pan with foil.

COMBINE sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in medium, HEAVY-DUTY sauce pan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.

STIR in marshmallows, chocolate chips, 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. Life from pan; remove foil and cut into pieces. (makes 49 pieces)

**For milk chocolate fudge: Substitute for 1 3/4 cups (11.5-ounce package) milk chocolate chips.
**For butterscotch fudge: Substitute for 1 2/3 cups butterscotch flavored chips!