Michigan's Fantasy Fudge

Time :40

Yield :18 servings

Recipe Background

If you're feeling nostalgic for your childhood trips to a certain island that sits in Lake Huron near the Great Lakes State, well you're in for a special treat. Michigan's Fantasy Fudge is a pretty close replica of the sweet, rich, chocolatey fudge you might have once snacked on while strolling through that quaint and charming small town. Whether you're celebrating a holiday or just craving the sweetness of old times, Michigan's Fantasy Fudge is sure to delight. Mmm, there's really nothing better!

Ingredients

8 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more, to taste, for greasing the dish
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
salt to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

Use the extra butter to grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a heavy pan over medium heat, add the remaining 8 tablespoons of the butter, the milk, the white sugar, the brown sugar, and the salt and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 6 minutes.
Transfer the pan from the heat and let the sugar mixture cool briefly.
Add the vanilla, the cocoa powder, and the confectioners' sugar to the cooled sugar mixture and beat with an electric hand mixer until the fudge is smooth and thick.
Pour the fudge into the prepared baking pan and let it rest until it is cool enough to touch.
Use a spatula to roll the fudge into a log-shape and wrap it in plastic wrap.
Place the fudge log in the freezer to chill for 20 minutes.
Slice and serve.