Mackinac Island Fudge

I was born and raised in Michigan. We spent many summers in Campgrounds throughout the State when we were kids. One of our favorite places to visit was Mackinac Island.
When we went camping we had a very large, 3 compartment tent and we hauled a speed boat.
I remember one summer my father attempted to take us to the Island in the boat. A terrible storm came up and we had to turn back. We never made it in our boat and my dad never attempted it again. The Island is a very charming tourist attraction.
One of the things they're famous for is the Homemade Fudge. A visit to the Island was never complete until we bought some Fudge.

This is my Straight Sided 8" X 8" Baking Pan.

Here is the recipe for Mackinac Island Fudge.

Here's what you'll need:
An 8" X 8" Baking Pan with straight sides, Buttered.
A Hand Held Electric Mixer

1/2 C Whole Milk
8 TBS Butter
1/2 C Brown Sugar
1/2 C Granulated Sugar
1/8 tsp Salt
1 tsp Vanilla
2 C Confectioner's Sugar
1/2 C Cocoa
1/2 C Chopped Pecans or Walnuts

In a Large Saucepan on Medium Heat:
Milk
Butter
Brown Sugar
Granulated Sugar
Salt
Bring to a Boil.
Boil for 6 minutes, not a minute less or a minute longer!
Stir constantly.

Remove from Heat.

Add:
Vanilla
Cocoa
Confectioner's Sugar

Beat with the Mixer until Thick and Creamy Smooth.

Fold in Pecans by Hand.

Spoon into the Buttered Pan.
Place the Pan in the Freezer for 20 minutes.

Remove and cut into squares.

OPTION:
Peanut Butter Fudge:
Reduce Butter to 4 TBS and Add 1/2 Cup of Creamy Peanut Butter to the Saucepan.
Continue Preparation as directed.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen.