Recipes for living, loving and laughing:Jo, Elliott, Cloey & Zoey's adventures

Although this is considered a craft for kids, I am going to turn it into a business adventure like I did the reindeer candy canes (below), which were a big hit. I think I will mix up the candy - perhaps use small bags of pretzels and other healthier choices for people who I know don't eat sugar, etc. The card will go on the heart. I will post a picture after I make it. All it takes is a strip of green paper, an elastic around the candy to make it look like a butterfly. pipe cleaners and a heart, which could be made of foam, paper, felt or anything you have around the house

  Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 48 squares     This fudge is easy, foolproof and only takes 10 minutes…no candy thermometer required! The average price per pound of fudge from a candy shop is $8 a pound, and this recipe makes 1½ lbs. for about $4! Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1, 5 oz. can evaporated milk 1½ cups sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla Instructions Line an 8″ square pan with heavy duty aluminum foil. Combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Boil 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and immediately stir in miniature marshmallows and chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Stir in nuts, if desired. Pour into pan. Refrigerate 2 hours. Cut into squares or use a heart sh...