Microwave Creamy Fudge

Mix sugar, milk, butter and a dash of salt in a 3 quart microwave safe bowl. Cover loosely with wax paper. Microcook on high 4 minutes. Uncover, Microcook 10 minutes more, stirring every 3 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring every 2 minutes, until candy thermometer reads 234 to 240 degrees. (soft ball stage). Stir in marshmallows and chocolate chips and nuts if using. Stir vigorously until creamy and slightly glossy. Spread in a buttered 11×7 pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set. From the recipe files of Sheila Exner - September 1991 Archive January 2010 December 2009 July 2009 June 2009 April 2009 March 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008