Chocolate Fudge

Serves:  1 3/4 lbs.                                                                               Rating:  Excellent

Chill time:  2-3 hours

Line an 8" square pan with wax paper.  In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt morsels with condensed milk.  Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients.  Immediately spread mixture evenly in pan.  Chill 2-3 hours or until firm.  Turn fudge onto cutting board and peel off the wax paper.  Cut into small squares.  Store, loosely covered at room temperature or refridgerator.

Variation:  Rocky Road Fudge

Omit 1 package of the chocolate chips, salt, vanilla and nuts.  In saucepan, melt morsels with condensed milk and 2 TBSP butter.  In large bowl, combine 2 cups dry roasted peanuts and 1 (10 1/2 oz.) package miniature marshmallows.  Pour chocolate mixture into nut mixture, mix well.  Spread into wax paper-lined 13" X 9" pan.  Chill 2 hours.  Cut into squares and store loosely covered at room temperature.