WHITE CHRISTMAS FUDGE

WHITE CHRISTMAS FUDGE 3 cups sugar 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can evaporated milk 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 pound Brazil nuts, coarsely chopped 1/2 pound pecans, coarsely chopped 1/2 pound walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/4 pound candied red cherries, halved 1/4 pound candied green cherries, halved Butter a 9-by-13-by-2 inch pan. Combine first 3 ingredients in large saucepan, stir over medium heat until smooth and melted. Bring to boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until candy thermometer registers 238 degrees (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat and quickly stir in marshmallow creme. Add all remaining ingredients. Stir well; mixture will be stiff. Press into prepared pan. When cool, cut into small squares.