Mother-Son Chocolate Fudge

1. 1

   Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan with foil; lightly butter foil. Combine sugar and milk in a 3-quart heavy pan.

2. 2

   Stir and cook over medium heat until mixture reaches a full rolling boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat if necessary, but keep mixture boiling steadily for 6 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir as needed to prevent scorching.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, put chips, butter and vanilla in large bowl of electric mixer.

6. 6

   Pour the hot mixture into mixer bowl and beat at high speed until there is no butter on top.

7. 7

   To tell when candy is ready to pour, lift beaters and let a little candy drop off them.

8. 8

   If the drops do not sink into the candy, it is ready to pour.

9. 9

   Stir in walnuts.

10. 10

    Pour into pan; mark pieces while warm.

11. 11

    Let candy cool for several hours or overnight; until candy is firm before cutting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.