Peppermint Fudge makes a holiday favorite fudge recipe! A mint and chocolate lovers’ dream!
If you need an easy last-minute sweet treat, then I’ve got you covered with this amazing Peppermint Fudge recipe! And there’s no baking required!
If you are a mint and chocolate fan like my son, Sam, then this is sure to be your favorite fudge, too!
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How to Make Peppermint Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.
For this recipe, you’ll need chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, kosher salt, vanilla extract, peppermint bark, and crushed peppermint candy.
Step-by-Step Instructions
The most complicated thing about this recipe is seriously waiting for it to be ready to cut and eat!
- Prep. Line an 8×8 baking dish with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides. This will prevent fudge from sticking to your pan and make it easy to remove from the pan when ready to cut into pieces.
- Make the fudge. Add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and salt to a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium-low heat until the chocolate chips are melted. Then, remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and fold in the chopped peppermint bark. You don’t want to melt the peppermint bark by stirring it in the hot fudge, so be sure to just carefully fold it in.
- Top and cool. Finally, spread the Peppermint Fudge into your foil-lined pan and sprinkle the crushed peppermint on top. Refrigerate in an airtight container for about 2 hours until is is hardened.
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Storage Tips
Fudge is best stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 to 3 weeks. Do not store fudge in the refrigerator as it will cause the fudge to become dry and crumbly.
I hope you and your family love this peppermint fudge as we do!
Peppermint Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 (12-ounce) packages chocolate chips , milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened condensed milk, homemade or storebought
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped peppermint bark
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with foil and set aside.
- Add chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and salt to a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Melt the chocolate, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Fold in chopped peppermint bark.
- Pour into prepared dish and spread with an offset spatula. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Remove from refrigerator and remove from baking dish. Cut into 24 or 48 individual squares with a sharp knife.
- Store in layers with wax paper or parchment dividing in an airtight container on the counter for up to 7 days or in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.
Notes
Storage Tips
Fudge is best stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 to 3 weeks. Do not store fudge in the refrigerator as it will cause the fudge to become dry and crumbly.Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
This looks so amazing I really want to try some now! Thanks for such a great post! xo Loren