Mackinac Island Fudge

Transport yourself to the charming streets of Mackinac Island with this decadently rich and creamy Mackinac Island Fudge recipe. Made with simple pantry staples like bittersweet chocolate, marshmallow creme, and a touch of vanilla, this easy, no-fail treat captures the iconic flavors of the island’s famous confectioneries. Perfectly smooth and melt-in-your-mouth soft, this homemade fudge is cooked to perfection using a candy thermometer to reach the ideal soft-ball stage, giving it that professional touch. Whether you’re indulging in a nostalgic dessert or gifting it as a sweet surprise, this quick recipe—ready in under an hour—is guaranteed to delight fudge lovers of all ages. Keywords: Mackinac Island Fudge, homemade fudge recipe, easy chocolate fudge, classic fudge recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 1 cup marshmallow creme
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.

Step 2

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, whole milk, unsalted butter, and salt.

Step 3

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil.

Step 4

Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring the tip is submerged but not touching the bottom.

Step 5

Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 236°F (soft-ball stage), about 8-10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly add the bittersweet chocolate, marshmallow creme, and vanilla extract.

Step 7

Stir vigorously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 8

Pour the hot fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for at least 2-3 hours or until firm. For faster cooling, refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 10

Once set, remove the fudge from the dish using the parchment paper and cut it into 16 squares.

Step 11

Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1059.1 grams (1059.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3511

Total Fat 91.00g	117%
Saturated Fat 54.10g	271%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 153mg	51%
Sodium 879mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 680.90g	248%
Dietary Fiber 7.90g	28%
Total Sugars 627.00g
Protein 13.90g	28%

Vitamin D 107IU	537%
Calcium 396mg	30%
Iron 14mg	75%
Potassium 1021mg	22%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.8%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 75.7%