Mackinac Fudge

Name: Mackinac Fudge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 pounds (117 pieces).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 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 (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Decorating icing and sprinkles, optional

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

Ingredients

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 (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorating icing and sprinkles, optional

Directions

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining 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, for 3 hours or until firm. Using foil, lift out fudge. Remove foil; cut fudge. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers. Decorate as desired.

Editor's Note

We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 79 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Mackinaw Fudge in Taste of Home December/January 2013

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Renee

Jan 1, 2017

This recipe is a variation of the Fantasy Fudge Recipe (only more complicated) that you can find on the jet-puff marshmallow creme jar. It is what is called a no fail recipe. I am pretty sure that the actual Mackinac Fudge is not made with marshmallows since they creme it on marble. Also, instead of milk you could use half & half for a richer fudge.
corkymonster1977

Dec 27, 2016

Amazing!! I sprinkled turbinado sugar on top for decoration and texture. The recipe was fairly easy, but you have to have everything ready and move fast because once the chocolate goes in it starts coming together immediately. Everyone at my Christmas party raved about it.
jdogg22

Dec 14, 2016

I have this exact recipe. Mine is called "Fannie Mae Fudge" lol. It is a very good recipe and does make a lot! My recipe calls for a jelly roll pan. 15" x 10" x 1". It makes perfect size pieces when cut.
Sunpoker

Apr 30, 2015

So easy and yummy too.
Julie Hubert

Mar 19, 2015

The best fudge ever!
Lorraine99

Feb 24, 2015

This is THE best recipe for fudge I have ever made. I followed the directions exactly and it came out perfectly smooth and delicious. Be warned, though, it is addicting.
manpabrown

Dec 24, 2014

Even though not exactly Mackinac fudge - close enough to make me happy. Grew up vacationing there my entire childhood. Live far away now - was nice to share a taste and some memories with my adult children. The platter was gone in less than 24 hours. Glad I tucked some away for Christmas day :-)
LEE-LIE

Dec 20, 2014

My first time making fudge - GREAT recipe! This is a no-brainer if you follow the instructions
mamamo123

Dec 17, 2014

Use a recipe that indicates the temperature needed during cooking, before adding marshmallows. Evidently mine was too hot when I added the chocolate because the chocolate broke and the fudge was ruined.
lindakw

Dec 14, 2014

it is truly Mackinac fudge! I used dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet - It is awesome!!