Peppermint Fudge
Peppermint Fudge is a creamy, easy, microwave fudge with a light peppermint taste, topped with crunchy candy cane bits. Its a perfect Christmas treat!
Ingredients
- 18 oz milk or semi sweet chocolate chips (3 cups)
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 TBS crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a large microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir everything together as much as you can.
- Microwave for another 30 seconds, if needed, until you can stir the mixture till creamy.
- Add int he peppermint extract and stir again.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into a 9x9in baking dish lined with parchment paper, and smooth with a rubber spatula.
- Sprinkle crushed candy cane pieces over the top of the fudge and press into the fudge.
- Allow to set for several hours till hard, or put in the fridge for about 1 hour for a quick set.
Notes
Fudge is best enjoyed within a couple of days because candy cane pieces begin to soften.