Bake sales, teacher gifts and kids' parties are just some of the times when you might need to supply a batch of fudge. Traditional fudge is time-consuming, and really not a practical treat to make if you have a busy to-do list.

But a few shortcuts allow you to make fudge fast. This delectable treat will get rave reviews every time. It looks like the candy makes a long time to make, but the bulk of the process is the time the finished fudge spends setting in the refrigerator.

Total Time: 2.5 hours | Prep Time: 16 minutes | Serves: 48

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  
• Pinch of salt
  
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  

Directions:

1. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
   
2. In a heavy-duty medium saucepan, stir together the sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Melt the butter completely, and allow the mixture to fully boil. Stir constantly for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
   
3. Add the marshmallows, chocolate, nuts and vanilla. Stir vigorously with a rubber spatula to melt the marshmallows and chocolate.
   
4. Pour the mixture into the lined baking pan. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or until firm enough to cut into 48 squares.