MACKINAC ISLAND FUDGE

1/2 C. milk
1/2 C. butter
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. granulated sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 C. confectioners’ sugar
1/2 C. nuts (optional)

Mix milk, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt in heavy pan. Cook at medium heat until boiling. Boil exactly 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and confectioners’ sugar. Beat with mixer until smooth and thick. Add nuts, if desired. Pour into a buttered pan and freeze 20 minutes. Cut into pieces. Makes approximately 1 pound of fudge. Peanut Butter Mackinac Island Fudge Reduce butter to 1/4 cup and add 1/2 cup peanut butter. Chocolate Mackinac Island Fudge Use basic recipe, adding 1/2 cup cocoa with the confectioners’ sugar. .

Reference: Lee Benning's Oh Fudge: A Celebration of America's Favorite Candy