Cherry Eggnog Fudge

1 1/2 c. sugar
3 c. miniature marshmallows
2/3 c. dairy eggnog
3 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. chopped cherries, drained well

Butter sides of a heavy 3 quart saucepan. Place sugar, marshmallows, eggnog, butter, corn
syrup and salt in pan. Cook over low heat, stirring
constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Turn heat to medium and cook until mixture boils.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally to 230 degrees on
candy thermometer. Add chocolate pieces and cook for 5 minutes or until chocolate pieces
are completely melted. Stir in nuts and cherries. Pour
into buttered 8-inch square baking pan. Cool to room temperature. Chill. Cut into squares
(36 pieces).