Description
Delight in the rich and creamy Mackinac Fudge, a classic chocolate treat featuring a blend of milk, semisweet, and unsweetened chocolates combined with marshmallows for a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly sweetened and easy to make, this fudge is ideal for gifting or indulging during special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 2 teaspoons butter (for greasing pan)
- 1 cup butter
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 25 large marshmallows
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Decorations
- Decorating icing
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a 13×9-inch pan with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons of butter to prevent the fudge from sticking.
- Make the base: In a large, heavy saucepan, combine 4 cups of sugar, 1 cup of butter, and 1 cup of 2% milk. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil over medium heat while stirring constantly. Once boiling, cook without stirring for two minutes, then remove from heat.
- Add the marshmallows and chocolate: Stir in the 25 large marshmallows until fully melted. Add the milk chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, and chopped unsweetened chocolate, stirring continuously until smooth and melted. Finally, mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Let the fudge set: Immediately pour and spread the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Allow it to cool at room temperature for one hour. After cooling, score the fudge into 1-inch squares, then cover and refrigerate for about three hours until firm.
- Cut the fudge: Using the foil, lift the fudge from the pan and remove the foil. Cut the fudge into squares. For clean cuts, use a sharp knife warmed slightly under hot water and dried before each cut. Decorate with icing and sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Use a heavy saucepan for even heat distribution to prevent scorching the fudge.
- Do not stir the mixture during the two minutes of boiling after reaching rapid boil, as this helps achieve the right texture.
- Warming the knife before cutting helps prevent crumbling and keeps edges clean.
- Marshmallows add a creamy texture and help stabilize the fudge.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
