Description
Indulge in the festive charm of our Easy Peppermint Fudge Recipe, a delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- For the white chocolate variation: 2 cups white chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Peppermint crème de menthe liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt sweetened condensed milk and semisweet chocolate chips, stirring until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and peppermint extract until fully combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes for added texture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set before cutting into squares.
- For the white chocolate variation, repeat steps using white chocolate chips and add green food coloring if desired.
Notes
- This fudge makes a great gift.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg