Mackinac Island Fudge

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix milk, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt in heavy pan. Cook over medium heat until boiling. Boil exactly 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and confectioners' sugar. Beat with mixer until smooth and thick.
3. Add nuts, if desired.
4. Pour into a buttered pan and freeze for 20 minutes.
5. Cut into pieces.

Notes

Peanut Butter Mackinac Island Fudge: Reduce butter to 1/4 cup and add 1/2 cup peanut butter.

Chocolate Mackinac Island Fudge: Use basic, adding 1/2 cup cocoa with the confectioners' sugar.