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Six Minute Fudge

Fudge is such a classic recipe – and it’s a great present to give (or get). Whether you’d like to make fudge just for the holidays or any time of year, this classic recipe from my friend Richella is one that can’t be beat.

Classic fudge recipe that I grew up on! I haven't seen the recipe in years, so I'm definitely trying this fudge recipe ASAP.
Before we get to the recipe, I just love her story:

My fudge recipe is special, I think. My mother’s family has lived in Kansas for many generations, and I inherited a few old Kansas cookbooks. My fudge recipe comes from one of those cookbooks. The body of the cookbook is long since lost, so I don’t know the name of the book; all I have is one yellowed and tattered page. The name of the recipe is Mamie’s Fudge, and under the recipe name is this note: “She made this to woo Ike.” Yes, indeed, this recipe originated with Mamie Eisenhower. President Eisenhower was from Abilene, Kansas, and Kansans proudly claim this family as their own. Just imagine sweet young Mamie Doud making this fudge for her sweetheart! This fudge recipe is easy, too: it requires no special equipment, not even a candy thermometer. If you’ve never made candy before, this would be a great place for you to start.

Mamie’s Fudge Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounce can evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 12 ounces (3 bars) German sweet chocolate, broken into pieces
  • 2 7-ounce jars marshmallow creme
  • 2 cups chopped nuts

Directions

  • Butter a pan – 9 x 13 pan works well for thick candy; a small sheet pan is good for slightly thinner candy.
  • Place semi-sweet chocolate, German sweet chocolate, marshmallow creme, and chopped nuts into bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar, salt, butter, and milk in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Set timer for six minutes. Boil, continuing to stir, for six minutes, no more. Remove from heat and pour immediately over chocolate mixture; stir until all the chocolate bits are dissolved.
  • The mixture will look pretty disgusting for a moment, but you’ll soon be rewarded with the delectable aroma of those chocolates and the look of smooth, satiny fudge. Pour into buttered pan. If you can bear to wait, let stand one hour before cutting.
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Six Minute Fudge

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate fudge, easy fudge, fudge, six minute fudge recipe
Servings 6 pounds

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounce can evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 12 ounces 3 bars German sweet chocolate, broken into pieces
  • 2 7- ounce jars marshmallow creme
  • 2 cups chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Butter a pan – 9 x 13 pan works well for thick candy; a small sheet pan is good for slightly thinner candy.
  2. Place semi-sweet chocolate, German sweet chocolate, marshmallow creme, and chopped nuts into bowl. Set aside.
  3. Combine sugar, salt, butter, and milk in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Set timer for six minutes. Boil, continuing to stir, for six minutes, no more. Remove from heat and pour immediately over chocolate mixture; stir until all the chocolate bits are dissolved.
  4. The mixture will look pretty disgusting for a moment, but you’ll soon be rewarded with the delectable aroma of those chocolates and the look of smooth, satiny fudge. Pour into buttered pan. If you can bear to wait, let stand one hour before cutting.

Six minute fudge - definitely trying this one. It doesn't even take a candy thermometer . And it looks SO good!
The fudge costs about $13 per batch, which seems like a lot, but it makes more than six pounds. Gourmet  shops usually cost $15 per pound and up – and this is 100 times better.


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Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    July 27, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    That sounds divine!! 🙂

    Reply
  2. ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com says

    July 27, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    Yummm…looks soooo good!

    Reply
  3. Kathy@DandelionsandDustBunnies says

    July 27, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    Who doesn’t love a good batch of fudge for the holidays or even now? Looks great.

    Reply
  4. stephaniegiese says

    July 27, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    This looks yummy! Last year I cheated and made 2 minute chocolate peanut butter fudge and it was a big hit. Nobody could tell the difference.

    All you need is 1 can of chocolate cake frosting (not whipped) and one can of peanut butter.

    Heat the frosting in a glass bowl in the microwave for 1 minute, stir, add the peanut butter, heat for another minute, and stir again.

    Pour it into a greased pan and refrigerate it over night.

    It sounds crazy, but I made it for everyone and packaged it in tins from the dollar store and it was a big hit!

    In other news, I mentioned you today on my blog. http://binkiesandbriefcases.blogspot.com/2010/07/money-diet-christmas.html

    Reply
    • Sheila says

      November 8, 2016 at 2:46 pm

      A can of peanut butter??

      Reply
      • Sheila says

        November 8, 2016 at 2:47 pm

        Disregard!! Apologies, just saw you changed it to a cup

        Reply
        • Gina Luker says

          November 9, 2016 at 11:07 am

          No worries Sheila 🙂

          Reply
  5. stephaniegiese says

    July 27, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    oops, I meant one cup of peanut butter.

    Reply
  6. La says

    July 27, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    I think I just gained 10 pounds..the yummy way! La

    Reply
  7. Sassy Sites! says

    July 27, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    I love your blog! I featured you today over at Sassy Sites! Come by and grab a button!! 🙂

    -Marni

    Reply
  8. MosaicMagpie says

    July 27, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    What a yummy sounding treat! I am going to try it.
    Debbie

    Reply
  9. Denise says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:30 am

    This sounds so yummy, I will have to bookmark it and try it this Christmas… thanks Richella 🙂

    Reply
  10. Paula says

    July 28, 2010 at 9:55 am

    Does that not sound good??? Yum!!

    Reply
  11. Melanie says

    July 28, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    Sounds delish! And I love Richella:)

    Reply

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