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Peppermint fudge slices on red plate.
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Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe

Creamy, rich dark chocolate fudge flavored with a touch of peppermint and topped with crushed peppermint candy. Melt in your mouth deliciousness!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dark chocolate, fudge, peppermint
Servings: 20
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 7 oz marshmallow creme
  • 5 oz evaporated milk (small can)
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 ounces dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy (candy canes)
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Instructions

  • Line an 8″ or 9″ square pan with foil, butter the foil or parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine, marshmallow creme, granulated sugar, evaporated milk, and butter in a heavy-bottom saucepan.
    1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 7 oz marshmallow creme, 5 oz evaporated milk, 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Cook over medium heat to a full boil, stirring constantly.
  • Once to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat, stir in chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
    12 ounces dark chocolate chips, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Stir until the chocolate chips are melted thoroughly and smooth, immediately pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy evenly over the top and press down lightly.
    1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
  • Let set until firm. Refrigerate to speed up the process and make slicing easier.

Notes

I don’t recommend stirring the crushed candy into the fudge. It can become chewy and tacky (not a good texture). 
Storing - Store the chocolate peppermint fudge in an air-tight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This is why fudge is a great make-ahead holiday treat!
Freezing - Store the chocolate peppermint fudge in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This is why fudge is a great make-ahead holiday treat!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg