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Easy Peppermint Fudge squares topped with crushed candy canes and mini chocolate chips.

Easy Peppermint Fudge Recipe

Angela Sellari
Whip up this Easy Peppermint Fudge recipe in just 15 minutes—then chill for 2 hours! Layers of creamy chocolate & pink peppermint, topped with crunchy candy canes for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 806 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Layer

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla

Peppermint Layer

  • 2 cups pink melting chocolate or white chocolate chips
  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Topping (optional)

  • Crushed candy canes
  • Mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preparing the chocolate layer. Combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat. When the chocolate chips are almost melted, keep stirring them so they finish melting. You don’t want to overheat the mixture. Add in the vanilla and stir. Pour into an 8×8 inch pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
    Chocolate layer for Easy Peppermint Fudge in an 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Combine the pink melting chocolate along with the sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds in the microwave and stir. Continue the process until chocolate is almost entirely melted, then keep stirring. Once melted, add in the peppermint extract and vanilla and mix again. Pour over chocolate layer.
    Pouring the pink peppermint fudge mixture into a parchment-lined pan, with candy canes and chocolate chips.
  • Sprinkle crushed candy canes and mini chocolate chips on top. Let the fudge set up for 3-6 hours at room temperature or 2-3 hours in the fridge.
    Easy peppermint fudge squares with pink and chocolate layers, topped with crushed candy canes.

Notes

Notes/Tips/Variations
The semi-sweet chocolate layer will be pretty thick. This is totally normal.
The pink layer is going to be fairly thin and runny but will set up as it sits.
Feel free to swap out the pink candy melts for any other color or simply use white chocolate chips.
You can add chopped candy can to the fudge mixture if you want.

Nutrition

Calories: 806kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 12gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 24gSodium: 138mgFiber: 6g
Keyword Peppermint Fudge Recipe
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