Dark Chocolate Almond Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Line 13x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges.
2. 2
   Lightly butter foil.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Combine sugar, butter and evaporated milk in heavy 4-quart saucepan.
5. 5
   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 17-20 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil.
6. 6
   Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 15-17 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 234F.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Gradually stir in chocolate until melted.
9. 9
   Stir in marshmallow creme until well mixed.
10. 10
    Stir in almonds and vanilla.
11. 11
    Spread fudge into prepared pan.
12. 12
    Cool completely.
13. 13
    Cover; refrigerate.
14. 14
    Remove fudge from pan using foil ends.
15. 15
    Cut into 1-inch squares.
16. 16
    *Substitute 16 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate.
17. 17
    **Substitute toffee bits.