Mackinac Island Fudge
Transport yourself to the charming streets of Mackinac Island with this decadently rich and creamy Mackinac Island Fudge recipe. Made with simple pantry staples like bittersweet chocolate, marshmallow creme, and a touch of vanilla, this easy, no-fail treat captures the iconic flavors of the island’s famous confectioneries. Perfectly smooth and melt-in-your-mouth soft, this homemade fudge is cooked to perfection using a candy thermometer to reach the ideal soft-ball stage, giving it that professional touch. Whether you’re indulging in a nostalgic dessert or gifting it as a sweet surprise, this quick recipe—ready in under an hour—is guaranteed to delight fudge lovers of all ages. Keywords: Mackinac Island Fudge, homemade fudge recipe, easy chocolate fudge, classic fudge recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup marshmallow creme
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.
Step 2
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, whole milk, unsalted butter, and salt.
Step 3
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil.
Step 4
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring the tip is submerged but not touching the bottom.
Step 5
Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 236°F (soft-ball stage), about 8-10 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly add the bittersweet chocolate, marshmallow creme, and vanilla extract.
Step 7
Stir vigorously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 8
Pour the hot fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
Step 9
Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for at least 2-3 hours or until firm. For faster cooling, refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 10
Once set, remove the fudge from the dish using the parchment paper and cut it into 16 squares.
Step 11
Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1059.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3511.0 |
| Total Fat 91.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 153.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 879.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 680.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 627.0g | |
| Protein 13.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 107.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 395.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1020.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories