Mamie Eisenhower's Favorite Million Dollar Fudge

Ingredients

• 4 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk (one 12 ounce can)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces

• 3 (4 ounce)  semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
• 1 pint marshmallow creme (two 7 ounce jars)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Store in a covered tin; keeps up to 6 months in a cool place.