The Story Behind the Sweet
In the 1950s, First Lady Mamie Eisenhower was known for her hospitality—and her fudge. She’d make large batches of this very recipe, cut them into small squares, and pack them in care packages for U.S. troops overseas. President Eisenhower so loved it, he kept a stash in his desk drawer and gifted boxes to dignitaries—calling it “the only fudge worth sharing.”
When asked for the recipe, Mamie would smile and say:
“Just sugar, milk, chocolate, and love. Stir like you mean it.”
Delicious Variations to Try
Peppermint Patriot
Add ½ tsp peppermint extract + crush 4 candy canes on top
Festive, refreshing,
so
holiday-worthy
Bourbon Maple
Replace 1 tbsp evaporated milk with bourbon + 1 tbsp maple syrup
