5 from 12 votes
Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Chocolate Peppermint Fudge blends semisweet and milk chocolate chips with marshmallow creme and evaporated milk to create a smooth, creamy base. Peppermint extract and crushed candy canes add a refreshing mint flavor and a slight crunch, making this fudge a festive treat. The mixture is cooked and boiled to set, then chilled until firm, producing a rich and sweet confection perfect for holiday gifting and indulgence.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
32
pieces
Calories:
178 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme (1 jar)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup butter 4 tablespoons, unsalted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/3 cup Peppermint candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 square pan with aluminium foil. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Bring to a full boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and pour in semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Add vanilla and peppermint extract and stir. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle crushed peppermint over fudge and gently press down to set. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours, or until firm.
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Notes
- Package the fudge in small boxes to give as edible holiday gifts.
- The fudge will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.