Daddy's Famous Fudge

From Paul Evans
Makes about 60 1-inch pieces

2 lbs. powdered sugar
1 1/4 c. cocoa
1 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. vanilla
3 c. chopped nuts (or as desired)
16 oz. marshmallows
4 oz. cream cheese

Blend powdered sugar and cocoa together thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.

In a 2-quart microwave safe bowl, combine butter, milk and cream cheese. Microwave until all is melted. Fold in marshmallows until coated with butter mixture. Microwave and stir a bit until marshmallows are melted and mixture is creamy. Pour melted mixture into the bowl with powdered sugar and cocoa. Stir until well mixed.

Add vanilla and nuts and beat mixture to thoroughly combine (this should be done as quickly as possible after cooking is completed).

Place in a greased 2-quart oblong dish. Chill about 1 hour to harden. Cut into 1-inch squares. Serve.

**This can be made dairy-free by substituting dairy-free butter for regular butter and chocolate almond milk for the milk. Can leave out cream cheese or substitute dairy-free cream cheese.**