Description
Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is a rich and creamy dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate and peppermint, making it a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract and salt.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Once set, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1 teaspoon.
- Can be decorated with additional crushed peppermint on top before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peppermint Fudge, Holiday Treat, Dessert, Chocolate, Peppermint