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In a 4 quart saucepan, combine sugar, salt, butter, and evaporated milk. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, and cook for 6 minutes.

 

Pour boiling syrup over ingredients in bowl, beat until all chocolate is melted. Pour into prepared pans. Let stand a few hours before cutting.

 

Mint Chocolate Fudge

 

"If you like chocolate and mint together, and want something to satisfy your sweet tooth, this fudge will definitely do it! White confectioners' coating can be found in candy supply shops, or it is sometimes called Almond Bark." Original recipe yield: 1

3/4 pounds.

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup white confectioners' coating

1 tablespoon peppermint extract

1 drop green food coloring (optional) DIRECTIONS:

Line an 8 or 9 inch square pan with waxed paper.

 

In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with 1 cup sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Spread half of the mixture into pre pared pan; chill 10 minutes, or until firm.

 

Reserve remaining chocolate mixture at room temperature.

 

In another heavy saucepan over low heat, melt white confectioners' coating with remaining sweetened condensed milk (mixture will be thick.) Stir in peppermint extract and food coloring.

 

Spread this mixture on chilled chocolate layer; chill 10 minutes, or until firm. Spread reserved chocolate mixture over the mint layer; chill 2 hours, or until firm.

 

Never-Never Ever-Ever Fail Fudge

 

"This recipe has been a constant for over 30 years. It is quick easy and always turns out. Enjoy!" Original recipe yield: 1 - 8x8 inch dish.

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

2/3 cup evaporated m