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Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Irresistible Chocolate Peppermint Fudge for Easy Holiday Bliss

This Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is a delightful no-bake treat perfect for the holidays, combining rich chocolate and festive peppermint flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fudge Base
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips can use dark chocolate chips for deeper flavor
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips reduce for a less sweet flavor if desired
  • 0.25 cups butter substitute with coconut oil or margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk no suitable substitute without altering texture
  • 1 packet hot chocolate mix can use cocoa powder and additional sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract peppermint extract can substitute for stronger flavor
Topping
  • 2 cups marshmallows mini marshmallows can provide a different texture
  • 1 cup peppermint candy canes crushed peppermint candies work as well

Equipment

  • double boiler
  • Baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Steps to Make Fudge
  1. Prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan by lining it with foil or parchment paper and lightly greasing it.
  2. In a double boiler, melt together the semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and hot chocolate mix over medium heat, stirring continuously.
  3. Once melted, remove from heat and fold in marshmallows, mixing gently until well combined.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract until evenly distributed and the mixture is glossy.
  5. Transfer the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for about 4 hours until firm.
  7. Cut into squares and optionally drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Make sure to avoid boiling the mixture while melting to retain a smooth texture.

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