Grandma Puckett's Fudge

Combine the sugar and evaporated milk in a large 4 quart pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir constantly while it comes to a boil. When it boils, you can stir a little less often. Boil it gently for exactly 6 minutes. While the sugar and milk are boiling, prepare the next step.

Get out a very big bowl. Pour the chocolate chips into it. Cut the butter into small squares and place it in with the chocolate chips. Put the peanut butter and the vanilla into the pan also. Have the nuts measured and nearby if you are adding them.

Butter a big cookie sheet, or a couple of glass pans.

When the sugar and milk mixture is done boiling (for 6 minutes exactly) pour it into the bowl with the butter and chocolate chips. Using electric beaters, beat the mixture until the butter and chocolate chips are melted. Add the nuts at this time and continue stirring until they are well distributed. The fudge should be soft and glossy.

Turn it into the prepared pan(s). Shake the pans vigorously to get the fudge into all the corners. You can spread it with a spoon if you like, but the glossy finish might be disturbed.

Let the fudge set up for about an hour, and cut it into small squares. When the fudge is good and hard, it can be placed in small containers and frozen, or given away to thankful recipients.