Best 11 Mackinac Island Chocolate Butter Pecan Fudge Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Mackinac Island, a place renowned for its rich culinary heritage. Among its prized treats is the irresistible Mackinac Island Chocolate Butter Pecan Fudge, a symphony of creamy chocolate, roasted pecans, and a hint of butter. This iconic fudge has captured the hearts of visitors and locals alike, leaving a lasting impression of sweetness and delight. Join us on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this timeless classic, exploring variations that cater to different preferences and dietary needs. From the traditional chocolate fudge to a decadent white chocolate version, and even a gluten-free alternative, this article offers a range of recipes that will satisfy every sweet tooth. Prepare to embark on a delightful adventure, creating these delectable fudges in the comfort of your own kitchen, and savor the essence of Mackinac Island, wherever you may be.

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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 FUDGE



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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 FUDGE



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

Provided by Judy81350

Categories     Candy

Time 16m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Remove from heat; add vanilla and powdered sugar.
  • Beat with mixer until smooth and thick; add nuts.
  • Pour into buttered pan and freeze for 20 minutes Cut into pieces once set. Makes 1 pound.
  • To make peanut butter fudge: Follow vanilla nut fudge recipe but cut butter to 1/4 cup and add 1/2 cup peanut butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3049.5, Fat 131.8, SaturatedFat 65.8, Cholesterol 261.1, Sodium 1656.1, Carbohydrate 471, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 445, Protein 16.9

MACKINAC ISLAND STYLE FUDGE



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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

BEST MACKINAC ISLAND FUDGE RECIPE



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The Best Mackinac Island Fudge Recipe is dedicated to all sweet tooth and chocolate lovers

Provided by 100krecipes

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup milk
½ cup granulated white sugar
½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Combine butter, both types of sugar, milk, salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 6 minutes on low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Cool mixture slightly, add vanilla, cocoa, and confectionery sugar. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
  • Pour the fudge onto a baking sheet (or silicone mat) and cool. Form a log, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour.

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

CHOCOLATE PECAN FUDGE



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Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the pecans with nuts that you have on hand. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 64 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside. Place pecans in a microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla and 3/4 cup pecans. Immediately spread into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans, pressing to adhere., Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Cover and store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

BUTTER PECAN FUDGE



Butter Pecan Fudge image

Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch to this creamy fudge, perfect for holiday giving. People always seem to rave about its wonderful caramel flavor. -Pam Smith, Alta Loma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds (64 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining butter, granulated and brown sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla to pan (do not stir)., Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 30 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth; add nuts and continue stirring until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CHOCOLATE BUTTER FUDGE



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This is a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth fudge that is rich, decadent, and wonderful! It is an adaptation of Theresa/Thunderbird's Butter Pecan Fudge recipe #47187. (Thanks Theresa!)

Provided by Meghan Williams

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup brown sugar (I like dark brown)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup ghirardelli's ground sweet chocolate (& Cocoa)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 2/3 cups powdered sugar (sifted works best, but you don't have to)
1 cup pecan halves, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • If your pecans aren't toasted, you'll want to do that first - you can do that by throwing them in a skillet with a couple tbsp butter (this is in addition to the butter needed for the fudge) and sprinkling them with brown sugar - cook them over medium heat until brown. Allow them to cool on wax paper while you make the fudge.
  • Please note: if you decide not to include the pecans, consider doubling the recipe - if you don't, the fudge will only be a little over 1/2" deep.
  • Grease an 8x8 pan.
  • In large pot, put butter, cream, sugar, salt, and ground chocolate and over medium heat stirring frequently until boiling lightly.
  • Reduce heat slightly - just enough to keep a low boil - and continue boiling for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
  • After 5 minutes, remove from heat and stir in vanilla then powdered sugar (a little at a time).
  • Beat until smooth (if you didn't sift your sugar - it won't go completely smooth, but will still taste great).
  • Add pecans and pour into 8x8 pan.
  • Cool for 30 min or until set (put it in the fridge for faster setting.
  • Slice and enjoy :).
  • A fun modification to the recipe is to prepare it without the pecans, allow it to set until soft, then roll into one inch balls, put them in the freezer until hard (about 30 min), and then roll them in melted white, milk or dark chocolate chips. Then allow them to set (the fridge can speed that up). The white chocolate set the best. See the picture above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.1, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 34.9, Carbohydrate 12.4, Sugar 12.1, Protein 0.1

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the fudge will be. Look for a chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%).
  • Don't overcook the fudge. Overcooked fudge will be grainy and crumbly. Cook the fudge until it reaches a temperature of 235 degrees Fahrenheit (113 degrees Celsius).
  • Let the fudge cool completely before cutting it. This will help the fudge to set properly.
  • Store the fudge in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Fudge can be stored for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Mackinac Island Chocolate Butter Pecan Fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a fudge that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it to guests or enjoying it yourself, this fudge is sure to be a hit.

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