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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 2 Tbs. butter
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup craisins
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 88g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 325 | |
| Calories from Fat 133 | 41% |
| Total Fat 15.74g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 8.81g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium 231mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 50.66g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 41.29g | 28% |
| Protein 4.31g | 7% |
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March 5, 2011This looks great Allison! Thanks for sharing. I've saved it to the Try Soon folder in my recipe box and will let you know how it is!
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