1/2 c  Butter/margarine
2 c  Sugar
1 cn (5 oz.) evaporated milk (2/3
-cup)
1 pk (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate
-morsels
OR 2 cups milk chocolate
-morsels
1    Jar (7-10 oz) marshmallow
-cream
1 ts Vanilla
1 c  Nuts, chopped (optional)

Place butter in 9x9x2 inch dish. Heat in e on
full power for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until melted.

Blend in sugar and evaporated milk. Mix well.

Cook in microwave on Level 8 (medium-high) for 15-17
minutes or until soft ball (see note below) stage is
reached. Stir mixture frequently during cooking time.

Blend in chocolate morsels, marshmallw cream, vanilla
and nuts. Stir until smooth. Chill until firm. Cut
into 1-inch squares. Store in airtight container.

NOTE: the soft ball stage is when the candy syrup,
when dripped into very cold water, forms a firm ball
which does not flatten on removal from water.