Description

This creamy chocolate peppermint fudge combines rich semi-sweet chocolate with a cool minty flavor, making it an ideal homemade Christmas gift. Perfect for holiday celebrations and gifting, it’s easy to make and beautifully festive.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1/2 cup crushed candy canes

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

pinch of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.

2. Melt the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.

3. Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract and vanilla extract.

4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

5. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top.

6. Let the fudge cool at room temperature for 2 hours, then refrigerate for 1 hour to set.

7. Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 150
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 45
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 3
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 17
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2
Cholesterol: 15

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