Fudge with Pecans

4 c. sugar

1 stick (1/2 c.) unsalted butter, cut into bits

12 oz. can (1 1/2 c.) evaporated milk or sweetened condensed milk

1 lb. bar Hershey's milk chocolate, broken into pieces

2 c. (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips

2 c. marshmallow creme

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. salt

pecans

In a large heavy kettle, combine the sugar, butter and the milk and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until it comes to a full boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove the kettle from the heat, stir in quickly the milk chocolate, the chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, vanilla and the salt, and stir the mixture until it is combined thoroughly. Fold in pecans.

Pour the mixture into a greased pan. Refrigerate until firm and then cut into pieces.

Makes about 5 pounds soft, creamy fudge.