Here it is — the original, old-fashioned, famous Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge, also known as Mamie’s Million Dollar Fudge. This recipe became iconic in the 1950s because it’s creamy, rich, and incredibly easy, thanks to marshmallow crème.
🍫 MAMIE EISENHOWER’S MILLION DOLLAR FUDGE
(Authentic recipe)
INGREDIENTS
- 4½ cups sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz German sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow crème
- 2 cups chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans — optional but classic)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare the chocolate mixture
In a very large bowl, combine:
- semisweet chocolate chips
- chopped German sweet chocolate
- marshmallow crème
- chopped nuts
Set aside — the hot syrup will melt these.
2. Make the hot sugar syrup
- In a heavy saucepan, mix sugar, butter, and evaporated milk.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, cook for 5 minutes, stirring the whole time.
- It should be thick and bubbly.
3. Combine & mix
Pour the boiling syrup over the chocolate/marshmallow mixture.
Stir until everything melts and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
4. Pour & set
- Line a 9×13 pan with buttered foil or parchment.
- Pour the fudge in evenly.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until firm.
- Cut into squares.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Mamie Fudge
- Use both kinds of chocolate—the German sweet chocolate gives the classic flavor.
- Stir constantly while the syrup boils to prevent scorching.
- For softer fudge: remove from the fridge early before serving.
- For firmer fudge: boil syrup closer to 6 minutes.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
🍬 A small-batch version
🌰 A no-nut version
🍫 A dark chocolate variation
🎄 A holiday peppermint version
Just tell me!
