Maple Walnut Fudge

"Very good recipe; My mom says "Don't change a thing!" But I have some suggestions on making it even better. This was my first attempt at fudge, and it was so easy--a real plus for that reason. But I d..." See moreidn't think it was as tasty as it could have been. When I made it a second time, I used half granular sugar and half brown sugar (3/4 cup of each). Also used 2 t. maple extract, instead of 1 1/2 t. This simple variation made for more of a maple taste and less of a white chocolate taste. Also a couple hints for those who are having trouble with it not forming up the way it should: (1) I found that it had to boil longer than 5 minutes. I boiled it 8 or 9 minutes, stirring constantly. You want it to reach to "soft ball" stage. You don't need a candy thermometer. Just drop a bit of the boiling mixture from a spoon into a glass of cold water. If it forms into small rould balls at the bottom of the glass, you're all set. If not, boil it a minute longer and try again. (2) Get the marshmallows, white chocolate, extract, and nuts all measured out and ready to go so you can dump it in quickly and begin stirring right away as soon as you remove the boiling mixture from the heat. Stir as vigorously as posssible, but if it starts to become too difficult to stir or starts to become granular, return it to the burner (which will still be warm) while stirring. It will soften right back up and become smooth and satiny. Don't leave it on the heat for more than 30 seconds at a time, though."

"Flavor was nice, but I'd use more maple extract next time. Instead of garnishing the fudge with walnut halves, I doubled the chopped walnuts inside the fudge. And unless you like your fudge wafer thi..." See moren, use an 8x8 pan. I trusted the recipe (unfortunately) and poured the fudge into a 13x9 pan. I realized the fudge was incredibly thin (I'm used to SQUARES of fudge, not WAFERS of fudge!!!) so I quickly removed the foil & fudge from the 13x9 pan and smushed it into an 8x8 (not an easy task since the fudge was cooling and thickening.) Wish the recipe had stated an 8x8 pan - it sure would have made for a more pleasant experience. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because who wants fudge wafers?? I've never seen flat fudge in fudge shops!!!!"

"This recipe was delicious and so easy to make. I'm not even the biggest maple flavor fan but I can't stop eating the stuff! I suggest a 8x8 or 9x9 pan unless you want very thin fudge. I also use a ..." See morebit more maple flavoring than suggested or you will taste the white chocolate. Someone mentioned foil getting stuck to the fudge - if you cut it with the foil underneath this will happen. I pulled the entire fudge out and peeled the foil off in a sheet, before cutting the peices. I then stored the pieces with wax paper in between in the refridgerator."