Best 9 Mackinac Fudge Recipes

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**A Sweet Journey to Mackinac Island: Indulge in the Legendary Fudge Delights**

Welcome to a world of pure bliss, where creamy textures and rich flavors dance on your palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure to Mackinac Island, renowned for its iconic fudge that has captivated taste buds for generations. From classic chocolate to unique flavor combinations, our collection of Mackinac fudge recipes promises an extraordinary treat for every sweet tooth. Dive into the velvety smoothness of our Original Mackinac Fudge, a timeless classic that embodies the essence of this island paradise. For a delightful twist, explore our delectable Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge, where the harmonious blend of chocolate and peanut butter creates an irresistible symphony of flavors. If you crave a touch of tangy citrus, our Orange Fudge will tantalize your senses with its vibrant zest.

Indulge in our decadent Triple Chocolate Fudge, a luxurious masterpiece that combines three types of chocolate for an unforgettable experience. And for those with a sweet and salty craving, our Salted Caramel Fudge offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes. Treat yourself to our creamy and nutty Butter Pecan Fudge, where the crunch of pecans adds a delightful textural contrast. Finally, embark on a tropical escapade with our Coconut Fudge, a tropical delight that transports you to a paradise of creamy coconut bliss. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, promising an explosion of taste with every bite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MACKINAC FUDGE



Mackinac Fudge image

When I got married, a woman at my parents' church gave me this version of a popular Michigan treat. I sometimes pipe a bit of frosting onto each piece for decoration during the holidays. -Kristen Ekhoff, Akron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 pounds (117 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
4 cups sugar
1 cup 2% milk
25 large marshmallows
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorating icing and sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining 1 cup butter. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat., Stir in marshmallows until melted. Add all chocolate; stir until melted. Stir in vanilla. Immediately spread into prepared pan; cool for 1 hour., Score into 1-in. squares. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 3 hours. Using foil, lift out fudge. Remove foil; cut fudge. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MACKINAC ISLAND OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE



Mackinac Island Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge image

One of my favorite places to visit every summer is Mackinac Island. Two of my favorite things to do while on the island is ride my bike around the perimeter of the island and then walk through town going in and out of all of the fudge shops looking for free samples. I'm so happy I found this recipe so I can make my own fudge between visits up north. I bought this recipe booklet called Mackinac Fudge Recipes for my cookbook swap partner. I hope she doesn't mind me posting a few of the recipes here on Zaar.

Provided by QueenBee49444

Categories     Candy

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 pounds, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups milk
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine milk and chocolate in a medium size heavy saucepan;.
  • cook over low heat until chocolate is melted.
  • Add sugar, corn syrup and salt,.
  • cook, stirring constantly, to boiling.
  • Cook, without stirring to 234 degrees F. on a candy thermometer. (A teaspoon of syrup will form a soft ball when dropped into cold water).
  • Remove from heat at once.
  • Add vanilla and butter but do NOT stir in .
  • Cool mixture in pan to 110 degrees F., or until lukewarm.
  • Beat with wooden spoon until mixture thickens and begins to lose its gloss. (This will take about 15 minutes.).
  • Spread in a buttered 8-inch x 8 inch x 2 inch pan.
  • Let stand until set and cool.
  • Cut into squares.

MACKINAC ISLAND STYLE FUDGE



Mackinac Island Style Fudge image

Ah Mackinac Island, a Michigan tourism paradise known for its horse-drawn carriages, lilacs, the Grand Hotel [scene of the movie "Somewhere In Time"] and, oh yes, fudge. Wander through the streets and about every 3rd or 4th shop you pass will be a fudge shop, and you'll usually be able to watch the freshly boiled up fudge being spread and cooled on a marble slab. It's strangely addicting watching this process, and if you hang around awhile you'll get a sample eventually. This recipe purports to be an authentic version, though no particular fudge shop was mentioned as owning the recipe. The initial recipe is for a vanilla fudge. Chocolate fudge and peanut butter fudge variations follow, so read through the entire recipe if you want to make either of those flavors.

Provided by ReeLani

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the milk, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt in a good sized heavy pan.
  • Cook at medium heat until boiling; then boil for exactly 6 minutes, stirring.
  • constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract and confectioners' sugar.
  • Beat with a mixer until smooth and thick, and then add nuts (if desired).
  • Pour into a buttered pan (perhaps 9" square) and freeze for 20 minutes.
  • Once the fudge is firmed up, cut it into pieces of whatever size you choose.
  • Peanut Butter Fudge:.
  • Reduce the butter to 1/4 cup and add 1/2 cup of peanut butter.
  • Chocolate Fudge.
  • Mix 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder with the confectioners sugar before stirring into fudge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2642.6, Fat 96.5, SaturatedFat 61.1, Cholesterol 261.1, Sodium 1197.8, Carbohydrate 453.6, Sugar 441.9, Protein 5.1

MACKINAC ISLAND BUTTER PECAN FUDGE



Mackinac Island Butter Pecan Fudge image

One of my favorite places to visit every summer is Mackinac Island. Two of my favorite things to do while on the island is ride my bike around the perimeter of the island and then walk through town going in and out of all of the fudge shops looking for free samples. I'm so happy I found this recipe so I can make my own fudge between visits up north. I bought this recipe booklet called Mackinac Fudge Recipes for my cookbook swap partner. I hope she doesn't mind me posting a few of the recipes here on Zaar.

Provided by QueenBee49444

Categories     Candy

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 pounds, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon flour
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, syrup, cocoa, flour, and milk.
  • Boil to soft ball.
  • Add butter and vanilla.
  • Cool and beat.
  • Add Pecans.
  • Pour on greased dish
  • Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 24.8, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 34.2, Protein 1.9

MACKINAC ISLAND FUDGE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Mackinac Island Fudge Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by cooksalot

Number Of Ingredients 9

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)

Steps:

  • 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

MACKINAC ISLAND MAPLE WALNUT FUDGE



Mackinac Island Maple Walnut Fudge image

One of my favorite places to visit every summer is Mackinac Island. Two of my favorite things to do while on the island is ride my bike around the perimeter of the island and then walk through town going in and out of all of the fudge shops looking for free samples. I'm so happy I found this recipe so I can make my own fudge between visits up north. I bought this recipe booklet called Mackinac Fudge Recipes for my cookbook swap partner. I hope she doesn't mind me posting a few of the recipes here on Zaar.

Provided by QueenBee49444

Categories     Candy

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 pieces, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups maple syrup
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Mix flour and sugar in a saucepan.
  • Add maple syrup, corn syrup and milk.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally to soft ball stage (232-236 degrees).
  • Remove from heat and drop butter on top.
  • Cool to lukewarm;.
  • beat until glossy look begins to leave.
  • Pour quickly into butter pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.9, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 33.9, Carbohydrate 127.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 104.2, Protein 1.8

MACKINAC ISLAND CHOCOLATE BUTTER PECAN FUDGE



Mackinac Island Chocolate Butter Pecan Fudge image

One of my favorite places to visit every summer is Mackinac Island. Two of my favorite things to do while on the island is ride my bike around the perimeter of the island and then walk through town going in and out of all of the fudge shops looking for free samples. I'm so happy I found this recipe so I can make my own fudge between visits up north. I bought this recipe booklet called Mackinac Fudge Recipes for my cookbook swap partner. I hope she doesn't mind me posting a few of the recipes here on Zaar.

Provided by QueenBee49444

Categories     Candy

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 pounds, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
7 ounces marshmallow creme
1 cup pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, butter and milk in a heavy 2 1/2 quart saucepan;.
  • bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  • Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  • Remove from heat;.
  • stir in chips until melted.
  • Add marshmallow creme, nuts and vanilla;.
  • beat until well blended.
  • Pour into greased 9 inch x 13 inch pan.
  • Cool at room temperature,.
  • cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 75.8, Carbohydrate 56.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 49.4, Protein 2.2

MACKINAC ISLAND PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



Mackinac Island Peanut Butter Fudge image

One of my favorite places to visit every summer is Mackinac Island. Two of my favorite things to do while on the island is ride my bike around the perimeter of the island and then walk through town going in and out of all of the fudge shops looking for free samples. I'm so happy I found this recipe so I can make my own fudge between visits up north. I bought this recipe booklet called Mackinac Fudge Recipes for my cookbook swap partner. I hope she doesn't mind me posting a few of the recipes here on Zaar.

Provided by QueenBee49444

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 64 pieces, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups sugar
1 cup condensed milk
1/2 cup water
3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
5 tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanuts (optional)
2 dashes salt

Steps:

  • Butter 8 inch square baking dish.
  • In a saucepan, melt together milk, water and chocolate.
  • Stir in sugar and salt.
  • Over moderate heat, bring to soft ball, about 234 degrees F. on a candy thermometer, stirring frequently. Keep bottom of pan free of lumps.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Add peanut butter, vanilla and nuts.
  • DO NOT stir.
  • When mixture cools to 150 degrees F, stir until it loses its sheen.
  • Turn rapidly into buttered dish.
  • When firm, cut into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 17, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 12.1, Protein 0.9

MACKINAC FUDGE



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I got this recipe while on vacation in Mackinaw City, MI. Cooking time includes time required for chilling.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Candy

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
12 ounces chocolate stars
12 ounces chocolate chips
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, milk, and vanilla in a saucepan.
  • Add butter and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Let boil for two minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add marshmallows.
  • Then add chocolate a little at a time, stirring thoroughly after each addition.
  • Add nuts, if desired.
  • Pour mixture into 9x13 pan.
  • Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.9, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 40, Sodium 120.5, Carbohydrate 87.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 80.3, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the fudge will taste.
  • Make sure the butter and milk are at room temperature before you start cooking. This will help them to blend together more easily and create a smoother fudge.
  • Don't overcook the fudge. Cook it just until it reaches the desired temperature, then remove it from the heat immediately.
  • Let the fudge cool completely before cutting it. This will help it to set properly and prevent it from crumbling.
  • Store the fudge in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Mackinac fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, chocolatey flavor and creamy texture, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give Mackinac fudge a try. You won't be disappointed.

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