Mackinac Island Fudge
This classic Mackinac Island fudge is rich, chocolatey, and wonderfully smooth with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked to perfection, it’s a nostalgic treat that slices beautifully and delivers deep cocoa flavor in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk whole milk preferred
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine butter, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until boiling.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly for a few minutes.
- Stir in vanilla, cocoa powder, and confectioners sugar until smooth.
- Pour mixture onto a lined surface and let cool until warm but not hot.
- Shape into a log using plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Slice into pieces and serve.
Notes
Stir constantly during cooking to prevent burning. Let the fudge cool properly before shaping for the best texture and clean slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piecesCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 30.4gProtein: 0.8gFat: 6.1gSaturated Fat: 3.8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 22mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 28.3g
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