MARSHMALLOW CREAM FUDGE

ISABEL “IZZY” KATHLEEN SHEFFIELD (Nashville, Tennessee) is the older of two granddaughters for Grandma KATHLEEN GANDY SHEFFIELD. Kathleen was born in White Settlement, Texas, but she now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. When Izzy got her first haircut at age two, it was Grandma Sheffield who provided the lap for her to sit on. And Grandma shares that she has a video of Izzy singing “Happy birthday” to her that she will always treasure—she looks forward to playing it for Izzy when she’s old enough to get a little embarrassed. Isabel’s middle name is after her Grandma Kathleen.

Butter to prepare pan

3 cups sugar

1 cup evaporated milk

6 tablespoons margarine

1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips

1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream

1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1 Grease a 9 × 9-inch pan.

2 In a medium saucepan mix the sugar, milk, and margarine together and cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

3 Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips and marshmallow cream. An electric mixer may be used to blend. Add nuts if desired. Pour into the pan. Allow to cool and set before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

MAKES 16 FUDGE SQUARES.