"I make a lot of candy around the holidays. This is one of my favorites because the mixture isn't sticky or messy to work with, and the results are just delicious. —Jean Olson, Wallingford, Iowa..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided
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3 cups sugar
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1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
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2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
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1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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baking cocoa, finely chopped nuts or chocolate sprinkles