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Peppermint Fudge
My Peppermint Fudge recipe is an instant Christmas classic! With a crunchy candy cane topping and peppermint infused chocolate this holiday fudge is all about that peppermint flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 36
Calories: 118 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 18 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ cup finely crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Add the chocolate chips and condensed milk to a small sauce pan and cook over low heat, stirring often, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract. Continue stirring until the mixture is thick and glossy.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle the top with the crushed candy canes. Lightly press the candy canes to help them adhere to the fudge.
- Place the fudge in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
- Remove from the pan and slice into 36 small pieces.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
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Notes
- Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk or the fudge will not set.
- We prefer to use a high quality chocolate chip, such as Ghiradelli, since there are so few ingredients. The best quality you can afford will result in a better finished product.
- If you prefer your fudge with less of a peppermint flavor, swap the peppermint extract for vanilla. The only peppermint flavor will be the candy canes on top.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
37IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.