If you have a sweet tooth like I do you definitely want to give this recipe a try.  I actually make this frequently if I need a small gift, like a hostess gift or a Christmas gift for a neighbor.  But you might want to save a few pieces for yourself.  Hide it from the family in the freezer if you must!

The story behind this recipe is that former U.S. Rep. Todd Platts used to make this fudge and share it with former President George W. Bush, who couldn’t get enough of it.  Please see the story on the witf.org website from April 1, 2015 for the full story which was originally published in the York Daily Record, authors Flint McColgan and Gordan Rago.  

Bab’s Presidential Request Fudge 

 2 lb. box of white granulated sugar

1 c. milk

1 stick butter

1 18oz. jar of creamy Jif peanut butter

1 13oz. jar of Weis marshmallow cream

Combine sugar, milk and butter in a large saucepan.  Heat on medium heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a full boil.  Let it boil for 5 minutes without stirring. 

Remove from heat.  Let stand undisturbed for exactly 6  minutes. 

Add the peanut butter and stir well.  Add the marshmallow and stir well.  Pour into a 9×13 inch greased pan.  Refrigerate until firm.  Cut pieces into desired size.  It makes 60 to 80 pieces.  It can be frozen.  You may need to keep this in the fridge if your house is warm.