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Peppermint Fudge Recipe
Peppermint Fudge makes a holiday favorite fudge recipe! A mint and chocolate lovers' dream!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 78 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 (12-ounce) packages chocolate chips milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate
- 1 1/2 /2 cups sweetened condensed milk homemade or storebought
- 1/8 /8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 /2 cup chopped peppermint bark
- 1/4 /4 cup crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with foil and set aside.
- Add chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and salt to a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Melt the chocolate, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Fold in chopped peppermint bark.
- Pour into prepared dish and spread with an offset spatula. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Remove from refrigerator and remove from baking dish. Cut into 24 or 48 individual squares with a sharp knife.
- Store in layers with wax paper or parchment dividing in an airtight container on the counter for up to 7 days or in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.
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Notes
- Fudge is best stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 to 3 weeks. Do not store fudge in the refrigerator as it will cause the fudge to become dry and crumbly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
36mg
(2%)
Potassium
71mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.002g
(0%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
0.04mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.