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This Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is the perfect treat. With just a few ingredients and the perfect peppermint crunch, you are going to love this recipe.
Fudge is one of my favorite treats. It’s so easy to make and I mean all that chocolate, how can you not love it.
For the Christmas season, I had to add peppermint!
For this Chocolate Peppermint Fudge, I used a standard fudge recipe with a little bit of peppermint extract and some peppermint chips on top!
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe.
- Semisweet chocolate chips: Since chocolate is the main ingredient use a high-quality chip like Guittard or Ghirardelli.
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Peppermint extract
- Peppermint crunch baking chips or crushed peppermint: Peppermint crunch baking chips are creamy baking chips with candy cane pieces. These give your top layer a softness when biting into it. Or you could use just crushed peppermint for the topping for a harder crunch on top.
Instructions
Step one: Add your semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and peppermint extract to a large microwavable bowl.
Place in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time mixing between until fully melted. This could have 2-3 minutes to cook.
Step two: Once everything is melted mix until well combined. Pour these ingredients into an 8×8 casserole dish. Top with peppermint crunch baking chips or crushed peppermint.
- Pro Tip: Add parchment paper to your casserole dish with overhang. This way you can easily remove the entire block of fudge and slice it when it’s ready.
Step three: Place in the fridge until set. This will take at least 2 hours. Then slice into fudge pieces and enjoy!
Melting chocolate
Melting chocolate can be a little tricky so it’s important to use higher quality chocolate.
I bought chocolate chips for this recipe but you could also use a chocolate baking bar that was made for baking and melting.
I placed them in microwave-safe bowls and only heated for 30 seconds at a time and mixed. It only took about 1 minute each to be completely melted and smooth.
If you want to skip the microwave you could melt it on the stovetop instead.
Even more recipes for you peppermint lovers!
Peppermint Cheesecake Dip: No time to bake, no problem! This simple dessert is one of my favorites to whip up in just a few minutes.
Peppermint Muddy Buddies: Muddy buddies are my all-time favorite treat and of course for the Christmas season I had to add some peppermint to it!
Peppermint Whipped Cream: The perfect topper to any Christmas time dessert or drink! Simple homemade whipped cream with a touch of peppermint.
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Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup peppermint crunch baking chips
Instructions
- Add your semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and peppermint extract to a large microwavable bowl. Place in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time mixing between until fully melted. This could have 2-3 minutes to cook.
- Once everything is melted mix until well combined. Pour these ingredients into an 8x8 casserole dish (I used parchment paper for easy removal). Top with peppermint crunch baking chips.
- Place in the fridge until set. This will take at least 2 hours. Then slice into fudge pieces and enjoy!
Notes
Melting chocolate
Melting chocolate can be a little tricky so it's important to use higher quality chocolate. I bought chocolate chips for this recipe but you could also use a chocolate baking bar that was made for baking and melting. I placed them in microwave-safe bowls and only heated for 30 seconds at a time and mixed. It only took about 1 minute each to be completely melted and smooth. If you want to skip the microwave you could melt it on the stovetop instead.Nutrition
