Peanut, Sesame and Coconut Fudge

This is one of my favorite fudge recipes. Great Christmas or holiday candy… actually, anytime candy!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peanuts, toasted and ground
  • 1 cup sesame seeds, toasted
  • 5 cups sugar
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 (12 oz) can Carnation evaporated milk
  • 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow crème
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Directions

Step 1

In a medium heavy skillet combine sugar, butter and milk.

Step 2

Cook about 10 minutes until a hard ball forms. Turn off the fire and add the marshmallow crème and vanilla. Then add the coconut, peanuts and sesame seeds.

Step 3

Pour into a buttered pan and let it set. Cut into squares. Makes about 3 lbs of fudge.



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