Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Squares of chocolate fudge topped with crushed peppermint candy.

Enjoy this quick and easy chocolate peppermint fudge, the perfect festive treat for sharing or gifting during the holidays. Delicious and simple to make!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
red peppermint candies crushed (topping)

Instructions

Line a 8x8 baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together until melted and smooth.
Pour the fudge mixture into the baking dish and spread out into an even layer. Sprinkle of the crushed peppermint and top the fudge.
Place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until the fudge has set.
Cut into small squares and enjoy.

Notes

If you like peppermint flavor, add in ½ tsp of peppermint extract with the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk for added peppermint flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg

Equipment

8x8-inch baking pan
spatula
Aluminum foil or parchment paper
Measuring cups
cooking spray if using foil
knife
medium saucepan
Rolling Pin or food processor

Keyword chocolate, Christmas, fudge

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