MILLION-DOLLAR FUDGE A FAVORITE RECIPE OF FIRST LADY MAMIE EISEN

Million-Dollar Fudge a Favorite Recipe of First Lady Mamie Eisen image

A window into the social scene of the nation's capital. First lady Mamie Eisenhower was invited to be the guest of honor at the Arlington Republican Women's Club luncheon held on Dec. 12, 1967, at the Washington Golf and Country Club. She could not attend, but she made arrangements to have a foil-wrapped square of this fudge for each luncheon guest. The Fudge Party Was a Hit.

Provided by CHEF GRPA

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons salted butter
12 ounces canned evaporated milk
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces (may substitute morsels)
12 ounces German sweet chocolate, broken into small pieces
1 pint marshmallow cream
2 cups chopped nuts

Steps:

1. Line a 12 1/2- by 17 1/2-inch baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper.
2. Combine the sugar, salt, butter and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to form a smooth syrup, then remove from the heat.
3. Combine the semisweet chocolate, German sweet chocolate, marshmallow cream and nuts in a large heatproof bowl. Pour the just-boiled syrup over the ingredients in the bowl. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the ingredients are well incorporated. Pour into the pans, spreading the mixture evenly into the corners. Let stand for a few hours before cutting into pieces.
4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
My Note: IT IS SWEET! The kids like it a lot, but too sweet for me.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 891.1, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 254.9, Carbohydrate 139.1, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 108.4, Protein 11.1