Resistance Is Futile At Addie May Fudge Factory, A Shop Serving 18 Mouthwatering Flavors

In the back of an old general store, in the far southeast corner of Iowa, you'll find some of the best fudge anywhere. The Addie Mae Fudge Factory in Bentonsport has been producing irresistible small-batch fudge for three decades. The little shop is worth seeking out, but be prepared to be faced with a delicious dilemma: there are so many fudge flavors to choose from!

Bentonsport has changed little since the town's days as a bustling steamboat port. Addie May Fudge Factory is located in the town's historic district, in Greef General Store, a building that was built in the 1840s.

The Greef General Store also holds an antique and craft shop - Ol' Mill Antiques. The shop has more than 40 vendors, with antiques, collectibles, and crafts spread across two floors.

There's a lot to take in, but we're here for the fudge. Did somebody say chocolate raspberry swirl?

The fudge shop is located in the old kitchen area of the store - there you'll find delicious handcrafted fudge, made with real cream and butter.

The small shop has a full fudge case-you'll find basic chocolate, but there are 17 other flavors to choose from including amaretto chocolate swirl, mint swirl, raspberry creme and orange creme.

If you like your fudge with nuts- you'll love Addie May's - the chocolate walnut fudge is loaded!

The butter pecan fudge is pretty wonderful too.

Allow plenty of time to browse the selection of fudges and antiques - this isn't a place to be in a hurry. Visitors are welcome to relax on the boardwalk-style porch and take in the view of the nearby Des Moines River and community park.

Bentonsport is a charming little town - it's part of a collection of 12 historic villages called the Villages of Van Buren and it's also part of Amish County. You'll see buggies as well as cars in the center of town. Learn more about Bentonsport here.