Mackinac Island Fudge

Submitted by Judy81350

"This is the authentic recipe. I've had this for years. My grandkids love it. Its very easy to make."

 

• Ready In: 16mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 pound

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, not margarine
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 cup chopped nuts

directions

1. Mix milk, butter, sugars and salt in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring, constantly. Boil 6 mins., stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat; add vanilla and powdered sugar.
3. Beat with mixer until smooth and thick; add nuts.
4. Pour into buttered pan and freeze for 20 minutes Cut into pieces once set. Makes 1 pound.
5. To make peanut butter fudge: Follow vanilla nut fudge recipe but cut butter to 1/4 cup and add 1/2 cup peanut butter.

Reviews

[rjrobinson]

I made this recipe last night, but added 1/2 of premium cocoa at the end with the icing sugar. This is by far the best and easiest fudge I've made yet! I will definitely use this recipe again.

 

[Mark T.]

First I made the base vanilla fudge recipe. I used dark brown sugar. The initial melt was done on low, then I turned up the heat, beginning my 6 minute timer at the first sign of boil, which get more vigorous as time goes on. Stir constantly, scraping the bottom, keep the sugars from burning. I sifted the powdered sugar, which helps the mixer beaters make quick work of incorporation, maybe 5 min, the last few on high to incorporate air to make the fudge light. My last batch I added 1 tsp of mint extract and sprinkled a crushed candy cane on top. A buttered parchment paper boat helps remove the fudge from the pan before cutting.

 

[howardmahaffy]

I made the recipe but forgot to omit the powdered sugar to add after cooking. I mixed it all together and cooked it to a soft ball or 240 degrees F for fudge. The recipe didn’t say anything about cocoa powder. When the temperature hit 240 I removed it from the heat and added the vanilla then poured into a greased pan. It’s now somewhat firm and resembles soft caramel.

 

[rcbork]

Size for pan???

 

[Shar S.]

http://www.hobbyfarms.com/make-your-own-mackinac-island-fudge-3/ Here is a website that has the offical recipe for the mackinac island fudge but it is the same as above. just the recipe above forgot to list 1/2 cup cocoa powder. I havent made it yet but it is on the to do for tonight!