After Christmas Fun

Yesterday the fam went up to Rocky Mountain National Park to sled. There were tons of people on the hill; it looked like a bad 70s movie. It was really fun but cold, cold, cold! We tailgaited aprés sled with hot chocolate and homemade marshmallows. Delish but too cold to stand outside and boil the water. Always an adventure, though.

I realize I owe my final recipe for the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies/Treats. On Christmas Eve, I completed the journey with a fudge recipe from the marshmallow bag. Thank God we've reached the end. My thighs say, "NO!"

Easy Fudge

2 tablespoons butter
⅔ cup evaporated mile
1¾ cups sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2½ cups miniature marshmallows
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Combine butter, milk, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Boil for 4-5 minutes, stirring.
3. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, walnuts and vanilla.
4. Stir vigorously until chocolate chips and marshmallows are melted.
5. Pour into a foil-lined or buttered 8x8 baking pan.
6. Sprinkle with additional walnuts if desired.
7. Chill until firm.

Happy Holidays!