Millionaire Fudge {Granny's Recipe Revisited} (2024)

Millionaire Fudge, the perfect old fashioned recipe that will make everyone want to go down memory lane for grandma's fudge recipes.

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Millionaire Fudge is my favorite fudge of all time. It is only the most incredibly scrumptious fudge you will ever eat.

In the 1950s, marshmallow whip creme was introduced to fudge recipes by Mamie Eisenhower who changed the whole concept of how easy it is to make, not to mention how delicious.

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I grew up helping my Mother make this fudge every year for Christmas. We looked forward to helping scoop the fudge with a tablespoon and push the fudge out with another onto wax paper.

As soon as we were all finished, we would take the spoons and scrape every little bit of fudge we could possibly get off the sides of the pan.

Oh, you haven't lived until you have eaten every little bit of hot fudge happiness.

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Recipes that have been passed down by Grandmothers, Mothersand even Fathers are the ones I treasure most.

I even get to put theMillionaire Fudge in my Mother's Christmas tin she put her's in and passed down to me. It is old and beat up in places, but the fudge just tastes a little bit yummier stored in it. (giggles)

Hope you enjoy this recipe! Merry Christmas!

Millionaire Fudge

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE MILLIONAIRE FUDGE


  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Marshmallow creme
  • Sugar
  • Evaporated milk
  • Chopped pecans

HOW TO MAKE MILLIONAIRE FUDGE


  • Lay a long row of waxed paper on the counter for when fudge is spooned out of the pan.
  • In a mixing bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and marshmallow whip; set aside. (My Mother added her ingredients to a large mixing bowl)
  • In a heavy large saucepan, add sugar, milk; bring to boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Take off heat and pour mixture over the semi-sweet chips and marshmallow whip; beating on medium speed until mixture is creamy and smooth. (My Mother mixed her's by hand) Be sure not to overbeat. Add pecans and fold in.
  • The mixture will set up as it cools. Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop fudge and lay on prepared waxed paper or you can use two tablespoons; scoop with one and push the fudge out with the other one. Continue until all the fudge has been scooped out of the pan.
  • Cool completely before moving them to a container.

The fudge can be poured out in a butter sheet pan if you are not able to scoop all the fudge before it hardens. Sometimes I do this if I am making it by myself.

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Millionaire Fudge

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 Mininactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 20 M

The perfect old fashioned recipe that will make everyone want to go down memory lane for grandma's fudge recipes.

Ingredients:

  • 3 (12 oz bags) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 (7 oz.) jars marshmallow creme
  • 4 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 1-1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Lay a long row of waxed paper on the counter for when fudge is spooned out of the pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and marshmallow whip; set aside. (My Mother added her ingredients to a large mixing bowl)
  3. In a heavy large saucepan, add sugar, milk; bring to boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Take off heat and pour mixture over the semi-sweet chips and marshmallow whip; beating on medium speed until mixture is creamy and smooth. (My Mother mixed her's by hand) Be sure not to overbeat. Add pecans and fold in.
  5. The mixture will set up as it cools. Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop fudge and lay on prepared waxed paper or you can use two tablespoons; scoop with one and push the fudge out with the other one. Continue until all the fudge has been scooped out of the pan.
  6. Cool completely before moving them to a container.

Notes:

The fudge can be poured out in a butter sheet pan if you are not able to scoop all the fudge before it hardens. Sometimes I do this if I am making it by myself.

Calories

119.80

Fat (grams)

3.82

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.03

Carbs (grams)

21.87

Fiber (grams)

0.48

Net carbs

21.39

Sugar (grams)

21.19

Protein (grams)

0.95

Sodium (milligrams)

8.82

Cholesterol (grams)

2.23

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FAQs

How do you beat fudge? ›

Beat the mixture

After letting the fudge cool, it's time to beat it. It is important to stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to thicken and its surface starts to look dull or matte. Now is the time to stop beating and pour the fudge into a mould.

What is the description of fudge? ›

Fudge is a dense, rich confection typically made with sugar, milk or cream, butter and chocolate or other flavorings. The base for fudge is boiled until it reaches the soft-ball stage (135 to 140 degrees F), then stirred or beaten as it cools to minimize the formation of sugar crystals.

Can you over beat fudge? ›

Beating the cooled batter is one of the crucial steps of fudge-making, but overbeating can turn fudge hard as a rock. Pay close attention to the change in appearance and only beat the fudge until it loses its glossy sheen.

What is the secret to making good fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

What describes fudge? ›

Fudge is a type of confection that is made by mixing sugar, butter and milk. It has its origins in the 19th century United States, and was popular in the women's colleges of the time.

What does fudge mean in slang? ›

: foolish nonsense. often used interjectionally to express annoyance, disappointment, or disbelief.

What is fudging slang for? ›

Meaning of fudging in English

to avoid making a decision or giving a clear answer about something: fudge the issue The government continues to fudge the issue by refusing to give exact figures.

What to do if you forgot to beat fudge? ›

If you forget to beat the fudge, try heating it back up over low heat, then beat it once it's slightly softened. If you beat the fudge too soon, the crystals will be too large, and the fudge will be grainy.

Why does fudge need to be beaten? ›

Nigella's Vanilla Fudge is a traditional fudge recipe that is made by boiling butter, milk, condensed milk, sugar and golden syrup to soft ball stage. The fudge is then beaten as this makes the fudge slightly crumbly rather than chewy.

What is the secret to non grainy fudge? ›

A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Why do you whip fudge? ›

Whipping the fudge with the electric mixer eliminates the marshmallow-it is just more sugar and air! The mixer takes care of adding the air to your fudge. It's better for you as you are not adding more sugar. I also have added a large Hershey's candy bar-(broken into bits) with the chocolate chips for added richness.

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