Mackinac Fudge
Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of Mackinac Fudge, inspired by the legendary sweet shops of Michigan’s Mackinac Island. This crowd-pleasing treat combines simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, creamy butter, and whole milk with luscious semisweet chocolate chips and pillowy mini marshmallows for an irresistibly smooth texture. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and a touch of salt, this homemade fudge comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time, making it perfect for holiday gifting or satisfying your chocolate cravings. With its silky consistency and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness, Mackinac Fudge promises to be your go-to recipe for old-fashioned confectionary charm, ready in less than an hour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 0.67 cups whole milk
- 12 ounces mini marshmallows
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the fudge. Set aside.
In a large heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and whole milk over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil while stirring continuously. Let it boil for 5 minutes, ensuring you stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
Reduce the heat to low and add the mini marshmallows. Stir until they are completely melted and blended into the mixture.
Add the semisweet chocolate chips and stir vigorously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared 9x13-inch dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Let the fudge cool at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until it sets completely. For faster setting, you can refrigerate it for 1 hour.
Use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into 36 squares. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.0 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.7 g | 508% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 908 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1091.7 g | 397% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 984.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1406 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
