Macon Magazine

As you begin to think about baking for the holidays, let us tempt you with a few new ideas. These are some variations on old favorites, and one old favorite for those of you who have lost the well-loved marshmallow cr?me fudge recipe. They are all fabulous, easy and sure to please your guest and family (and you!) Enjoy.Fantasy Fudge
This is the original Fantasy Fudge recipe from the back of the Kraft Marshmallow Creme jar. Makes about 100.

 3 cups sugar
 3/4 cup margarine
 2/3 cup evaporated milk
 1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
 1 (7-ounce) jar Kraft Marshmallow Creme
 1 cup chopped nuts
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Microwave method
Microwave margarine in 4-quart microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute or until melted. Add sugar and milk; mix well. Microwave on high 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil, stirring after 3 minutes. Mix well; scrape bowl. Continue microwaving on high for 5 to 6 minutes; stir after 3 minutes. Stir in chips until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Add decoration if desired. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares.

Traditional method
Combine sugar, margarine and milk in heavy 2 1/2-quart saucepan; bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate till melted. Add marshmallow creme, nuts and vanilla. Beat until blended. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. To add a festive touch, sprinkle with colored sugar or top with a few Christmas colored M&Ms. Let cool and cut into 1-inch squares.

Seven Layer Magic Bars

 1/2 cup butter or margarine
 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
 1  14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
 1  cup butterscotch flavored chips
 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
 1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, (325 degrees for glass dish). Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with a sheet of foil, making sure to cover it well. Place the butter in the baking pan and melt it in the oven. Sprinkle crumbs over butter; pour condensed milk evenly on top of crumbs. Top with remaining ingredients in order listed; press down firmly with fork. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Chill if desired. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature. Makes about 36.