Chocolate Decadence

the right kind of Valentine's day heart... and you can make it for yourself :)
[or give it to someone. if you can resist the temptation to eat it first..mmm FUDGE! ]

FROM FAMILY FUN MAGAZINE (jas.familyfun.go.com)
(makes 16-2inch squares [or slightly smaller hearts])
4 tbsp. butter, plus extra for pan
3/4cup evaporated milk
2cups sugar
1/2tsp salt
1 1/2cups miniature marshmallows
1tsp vanilla extract
1-12oz bag semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
1) Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
2)In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine the butter, milk, sugar & salt, and stir over low heat until the butter has melted. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 5min, stirring constantly. (Only older kids and parents should be in charge of this step, since the mixture will be quite hot and bubbly.)
3) Remove from the heat & stir in the miniature marshmallows until they have fully melted.
4) Stir in the vanilla extract.
5) Then slowly pour in the chocolate chips, stirring as you go, until the mixture is smooth.
6) Turn the mixture into the buttered pan & smooth out with a plastic spatula, if necessary. While the fudge is still warm, score it into 16 squares. Once the fudge has cooled fully (which can take at least an hour), cut it into squares with a sharp knife.

*NOTES: FOR HEART SHAPED PIECES: gently press a mini heart-shaped cookie cutter onto each square and remove excess.

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