Did you know that the correct pronunciation of Mackinac is not “mack-i-nack” but rather “mack-i-naw”? That’s okay if you didn’t know, many non-Michiganders don’t. Anyway, if you make your way across the Might Mac Bridge, stop into one of the various fudge shops for a treat!
Check out what my pals over at Group Recipes had to say about this recipe:
” From my “Great State of Michigan” is a recipe for our famous fudge. Mackinac Island is a beautiful place to visit. With its beautiful homes, lake bluff views and NO cars, it is a popular destinaton for summer visitors.
The popular film, “Somewhere in Time” starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour was filmed there. “Fudgies” travel from all over to enjoy this local treat! This is so easy to make in minutes.”
This back so many memories for me! Michigan is my home state and I miss it dearly! I remember in 7th grade, my school took us kids up to Mackinac Island for 5 days. Brave faculty! LOL! It was so much fun!
Ingredients
1/2 cup TruMoo milk
1/2 cup Land O Lakes butter
1/2 cup firmly packed Domino brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon Morton salt
1 teaspoon McCormick vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 Cup Hershey cocoa
1/2 cup Fisher nuts (optional)
Instructions
Mix milk, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt in heavy pan. Cook at medium heat until boiling. Boil exactly 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract,cocoa and confectioners’ sugar. Beat with mixer until smooth and thick. Add nuts, if desired. Pour into a buttered pan and freeze 20 minutes. Cut into pieces.
Makes approximately 1 pound of fudge.
Peanut Butter Mackinac Island Fudge
Reduce butter to 1/4 cup and add 1/2 cup peanut butter
Great Hint: If you want to make “authentic” Michigan fudge, when the
fudge has cooled somewhat,( find that marble cheese server your sister in law gave you years back and never used) and spoon the mixture on it and make a log! Then chill of course.
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Quick Tip: Get creative with your fudge and add in nuts, dried berries, or other ingredients that will make your fudge even better!
Thank you to Group Recipes for this great recipe.
I was a little suprised that you didn’t say to use PIONEER Sugar. Cost Co sells it now.
This recipe looks great , I’m guna try it but did you also know that you can order Mackinac fudge on their website an they will mail it to you? I don’t have the link but it should be easy to look up. Thanks for the recipe.