Crazy Mamie Fudge Food

MAMIE EISENHOWER'S FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the candy bars, chocolate chips and marshmallow creme; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the milk, sugar and remaining butter. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 4-1/2 minutes. Pour over chocolate mixture; stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

CRAZY MAMIE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 13" x 9" pan with aluminum foil, butter the insides, and set aside.
• Place chips, vanilla & butter flavor, about half the marshmallow creme, chilled butter, and nuts into a LARGE saucepan or Pyrex glass dish and set aside (or in the refrigerator).
• Use Medium heat to bring the milk and sugar to a rolling boil while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or single stem hand mixer.
• Add marshmallow creme - fold in - the boil will stop.
• Bring back to a rolling boil and continue to boil for 8 full minutes by the clock (start timing once all the marshmallow has completely dissolved and the boil has resumed). Use the lowest flame possible to keep the rolling boil. The mixture will expand and start to turn brown during the boil. If you get brown flakes in the mixture then turn down the heat a little and continue stirring.
• Remove from heat and pour hot mixture over chips, vanilla, butter, butter flavor, and nuts without scraping the sides of the hot saucepan.
• Mix thoroughly and pour into prepared pan.
• Cool 2-3 hours at room temperature.
• Remove from pan, remove foil, cut into squares. Store in an airtight container with wax paper dividers for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 4 pounds of fudge.
• NOTES:.
• * THE STUFF GROWS: After adding the Marshmallow Crème and butter to the hot milk/sugar solution, the volume will expand to almost twice the original volume. So use a sufficiently large sauce pan (4 quart or better). As the boil continues, the volume will begin to contract. Stirring is important to help distribute the heat throughout the mixture and prevent scorching.
• Remember, this recipe calls for two [2] sauce pans -- one to boil and one to mix.
• * YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE: If you don't have access to milk chocolate chips then you may use 24 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips - though it has a stronger chocolate taste. Two large Hershey bars (7 ounces each) will more than substitute for the milk chocolate chips. You can also use 24 ounces of white Chips for an excellent Vanilla Fudge. Don't be shy about substituting mini-marshmallows for the Marshmallow Crème.
• * MAKE HALF A BATCH: You may cut the recipe in half (using exactly 1/2 the amount of everything) but the boil time must be reduced to [5] full minutes by the clock. I would also recommend a 9" x 9" pan. You can also substitute 5 ounces of evaporated milk (one small can) for 6 ounce (half a large can).
• * PERSEVERE: This is a much more liquid mix (more 'soupy') than other fudge recipes and you might get discouraged midway. Keep going. I've nearly given up several times only to have it set extremely well once cast.
• * NERVOUS NELLY: If you're afraid this won't set (and it will) or if you just want a more firm fudge then bring the milk and sugar to a rolling boil for a full minute before adding the marshmallow. During the second boil (after the marshmallows are dissolved) go for 9 or 10 minutes. This will set very quickly and be a much firmer fudge.
• * DON'T PANIC: If you use a candy thermometer (and this recipes *does not call for a candy thermometer*) the temperature will not reach the normal 232-236°F found in other fudge recipes. It will attain something around 220-224°F Don't panic! This is a whole different way of making fudge. The mixture will set once cast.
• * STORAGE: Fudge will keep for up to two weeks at room temperature. You'll need to store it wrapped in waxed paper (cut it up into reasonable segments) and in an airtight container. Fudge will keep frozen for up to six months. When freezing fudge you'll need to wrap in waxed paper, store in a double-airtight container. I use double freezer Baggies. Thaw fudge at room temperature in its air-tight container -- it will take most of one day.
• * SOFTNESS: This produces a medium-hard fudge. If you prefer a softer fudge (or if the weather is especially dry on the day you make the fudge -- like snowing or you live in the desert) then boil for only [7] minutes instead of the recommended [8] minutes. Conversely, if you'd like a firmer fudge (or if the weather is especially damp on the day you make fudge) then boil for [9] minutes instead of the recommended [8] minutes.

MAMIE EISENHOWER'S MILLION DOLLAR FUDGE

Steps:

• 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).

MAMA'S MILLION-DOLLAR FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 4 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a large bowl, place the marshmallow creme, walnuts, chocolate chips, chopped sweet chocolate in the order listed; top with remaining butter. Set aside., In a heavy saucepan, combine the milk, sugar and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 235° (soft-ball stage). Pour over mixture in bowl and stir. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in airtight containers.

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

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.

AMARETTO FUDGE

Steps:

• Mix chocolate chips and milk in a bowl.
• Cover loosely and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes.
• Stir until smooth then add flavorings.
• Pour into a greased 8-inch square pan that has been sprinkled with the almonds.
• Let cool and cut into 1-inch squares.

CREAMY FANTASY FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease a 13X9 metal pan with butter and set aside.
• Add the first three ingredients to a large (4 qt.) sauce pan.
• Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon.
• Boil, stirring continuously, over medium heat for five minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in the next three ingredients.
• Stir in the marshmallow cream until well mixed.
• Pour/spread into pan and chill.
• To remove, dip pan in hot water for about 15 seconds, invert over a cutting board and shake and twist the pan until the fudge releases.
• If you have time and space; put the fudge and cutting board back in the refrigerator for a while to let it re-set. The fudge tends to be sticky when it is fresh.
• To get 96 pieces, cut the 13X9 rectangle in quarters, cut each quarter in half (across the short side), and each of the 8 small rectangles 3X4.

MAMIE EISENHOWER'S FAVORITE MILLION DOLLAR FUDGE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, milk, and butter. Bring to a vigorous boil, stirring often; then reduce heat and simmer 6 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Meanwhile, place the chocolate, Marshmallow Creme and vanilla into a large bowl. Gradually pour boiling syrup over the chocolate-marshmallow mixture and beat until chocolate is melted. Stir in nuts.
• Pour into a buttered pan ( I used a buttered 11 x 16-inch jellyroll pan) and store in a cool place several hours to harden before cutting into 1-inch squares.
• Store in a covered tin; keeps up to 6 months in a cool place.