Easy Mackinac Island Fudge Recipe

Published Sep 18, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: 12 Tomatoes via YouTube

This Mackinac Island fudge recipe by 12 Tomatoes on YouTube is a classic dessert that is sure to be a hit to both kids and adults alike, and it’s a must-try! It’s tasty, sweet, fudgy, and so addicting to eat that you wouldn’t be able to stop until it’s all gone, I bet you’ll have clean plates just a few minutes after serving this to the table.

This treat is pretty easy and quick to make, but what makes this even better is the fact that it requires no baking at all. This is a pretty convenient dessert idea especially if you don’t have an oven, and you can also make it ahead of time if you’re planning to serve it at parties, cookouts, or other family functions. Learn how to make this Mackinac Island fudge now.

Ingredients for Mackinac Island Fudge:

8 tbsp of unsalted butter
½ cup of milk
½ cup of granulated white sugar
½ cup of brown sugar, firmly packed
A pinch of salt
1 tsp of vanilla extract
½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups of powdered sugar

How to Make Mackinac Island Fudge:

Ingredients for Mackinac Island Fudge — Image credit: 12 Tomatoes via YouTube

Step 1

Place a heavy-bottomed pan on a stove over medium heat, then add in the butter, milk, salt, white sugar, and brown sugar, and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring continuously for about 6 minutes.

Step 2

Turn off the heat, then remove the pan from the stove, and let the mixture cool slightly. Add the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar, then beat them until smooth and thickened.

Step 3

Pour the mixture into a buttered baking pan, then let it cool completely, and roll into a log. Wrap with plastic wrap, then place in the freezer for about 20 minutes, and slice into small pieces. Serve and enjoy!