Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Whip up some of this decadent Peppermint Marshmallow Fudge for the holidays! This 5 minute super-easy chocolate fudge is so creamy delish with mini marshmallows and crushed peppermint crunch all throughout! It's just what celebrating sweets is all about over Christmas!
Servings: 36 small pieces
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (16 oz) chocolate chips (white, milk or dark chocolate chips can be used)
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup to 1 cup crushed peppermint candy save some for top, or add extra
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract or vanilla extract I don't recommend adding over 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
- Optional: 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Line 8X8 pan with wax or parchment paper, set aside.
Super Easy Microwave Method:
- Melt chocolate and butter in microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until chocolate mixture is melted, approx. 2 minutes. Add sweetened condensed milk and stir to combine. Add ½ of the crushed peppermint (reserve some for top), peppermint or vanilla extract and marshmallows if desired. Top with remaining crushed peppermint candy.
Stove-top Method:
- Melt chocolate, butter, and condensed milk in a double broiler (or sauce pan on top of another pan of simmering water) over medium heat; stirring constantly until fully melted. Remove from heat. Add ½ of the crushed peppermint (reserve some for top), peppermint or vanilla extract and marshmallows if desired. Top with remaining crushed peppermint candy.
- Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- To cut fudge, try warming your knife in hot water between cuts to keep it the marshmallow from sticking.
- Wipe the hot knife dry before cutting into the fudge, then wipe the knife clean between cuts.