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Peppermint Fudge Recipe

This peppermint fudge recipe is rich, smooth, and loaded with cool peppermint flavor — made with chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and topped with crushed candy canes. No candy thermometer needed and ready to chill in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 36 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 full can
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup crushed candy canes

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving overhang on all sides.
  2. Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
  4. Pour into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  5. Immediately scatter crushed candy canes over the top and press them gently into the surface.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Lift out, peel back lining, and cut into squares with a warm knife.

Notes

  • Use pure peppermint extract, not mint extract — they taste completely different.
  • Keep heat low when melting — high heat can cause the chocolate to seize and turn grainy.
  • Store in an airtight container between layers of parchment for up to 2 weeks.