Mamie Eisenhowers Million Dollar Fudge

[faith]

Caught part of the making of this on the food network yesterday. Has anyone made it? Is it as delicious as it looked? Thanks!

 

[MerryPoppins]

Is this cooked fudge or the easier type? I love real cooked fudge. I'll look for the recipe for you.

 

[MerryPoppins]

MAMIE EISENHOWER'S FAVORITE FUDGE

This is also known as White House Fudge, Mamie's Fudge, Mrs. Eisenhower's Fudge, Million Dollar Fudge and Mamie's Million Dollar Fudge.

1 2/3 C. evaporated milk
4 C. sugar
2 T. butter
2 C. semisweet chocolate pieces
3 (4 oz.) bars sweet cooking chocolate
1 pt. marshmallow creme
2 C. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine milk, butter, sugar and salt. Bring to a vigorous boil, stirring often; then reduce heat and simmer 6 minutes.

Meanwhile place remaining ingredients (except pecans) in a large bowl. Gradually pour boiling syrup over the chocolate-marshmallow mixture and beat until chocolate is melted. Stir in nuts. Pour into buttered pans and store in a cool place several hours to harden before cutting in squares.

also found. . .

MILLION DOLLAR FUDGE

6 oz. semisweet chocolate
12 oz. German sweet chocolate
1 C. marshmallow crème
2 C. sugar
1 T. butter
3/4 C. evaporated milk
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 C. chopped nuts

Put semisweet chocolate, sweet chocolate and marshmallow crème into a bowl. Put sugar, butter and evaporated milk into a saucepan. Set over low heat and bring gradually to the boiling point. Boil 6 minutes.

Pour over the chocolate mixture and add salt and vanilla extract. Beat until the chocolate melts. Stir in nuts. Spread in a lightly buttered 12 x 8-inch pan. Let stand a few hours before cutting in squares. Store in a tin box. Makes about 3 pounds.

 

[faith]

Thanks for posting MerryP! It was a cooked fudge, atleast the sugar, butter,salt and milk. Your first recipe (Mamie Eisenhower's Favorite fudge) sounds exactly like the one they did. I tried to find it but no success, so thanks for putting the complete recipe on here. Your second one calls for vanilla the TV one had none. I am trying so hard not to make this yet...I know I would eat it before Christmas if I do.

 

[*Robin*]

Here's the one I copied from the food network the day of the show...



Mamie Eisenhower's Million Dollar Fudge

Recipe courtesy American Century Cookbook

4 1/2 cups sugar
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 pint (1 jar) marshmallow cream
12 ounces semisweet chocolate
12 ounces German’s sweet chocolate
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring the sugar, salt, butter and evaporated milk to a boil. Boil for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, place the pecans, marshmallow fluff and chocolate in a large bowl. Pour the boiled syrup over the chocolate mixture. Beat until chocolate is all melted. Spray a 15 1/2 by 10 1/2 by 1-inch jelly-roll pan with a nonstick cooking spray and pour fudge into pan. Let harden at room temperature before cutting into 1-inch squares (can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer to speed hardening process).

Yield: 4 pounds