Here’s a classic recipe for Mamie Eisenhower’s famous fudge — often called Mamie Eisenhower’s Million Dollar Fudge. It’s rich, chocolatey, creamy, and a nostalgic favorite for holidays and gifting. (Eisenhower Presidential Library)
🍫 Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge — “Million Dollar Fudge” Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups granulated sugar (JCP Eats)
- A pinch of salt (Food Network)
- 2 tablespoons butter (Food Network)
- 1 (12‑ounce) can evaporated milk (Food Network)
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (Eisenhower Presidential Library)
- 12 ounces of “sweet” (or German’s) baking chocolate, broken into small pieces (Food Network)
- 1 pint (jar) marshmallow cream / fluff (Food Network)
- 2 cups chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) — optional, but traditional (Food Network)
Instructions
- Butter or spray a 9 × 13‑inch (or similar) pan, line with foil with some overhang to make removal easier. (Food.com)
- In a large heatproof bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips, broken-up sweet chocolate, marshmallow cream, and nuts (if using). Set aside. (JCP Eats)
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, salt, butter, and evaporated milk. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly. (Food Network)
- Boil for about 5–6 minutes, stirring often. Timing is important for the fudge texture. (JCP Eats)
- Remove from heat and immediately pour the hot syrup over the chocolate‑marshmallow mixture. Stir until all chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and glossy. (Eisenhower Presidential Library)
- Press/spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Let it sit undisturbed at room temperature until firm — preferably overnight (for best texture). (JCP Eats)
- Once set, lift out using the foil overhang, peel away foil, and cut into 1‑inch (or desired) squares. Store in an airtight container, ideally in a cool place, or refrigerate. (Food.com)
⭐ Tips & Notes
- Quality of chocolate matters: good chocolate (baking/sweet chocolate + semisweet chips) yields the richest flavor. (Recipes Of Home)
- Nuts are optional — omit if you want a smooth fudge. (Just A Pinch Recipes)
- Letting the fudge set overnight gives the best consistency — firm, creamy, and easy to cut clean squares. (JCP Eats)
- This fudge makes a large batch — perfect for parties, gifting, or snack jars. (Recipes Of Home)
If you like — I can give you a metric‑friendly version (grams / ml) of this recipe so it’s easier if you bake at home — that often helps avoid measurement mistakes. Do you want me to build that for you now?
