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There’s nothing quite like blending the smooth richness of chocolate with the crisp taste of peppermint for a holiday-inspired treat. This simple, melt-in-your-mouth fudge is easy to make yet feels oh-so-special. Ready to whip up a batch of pure minty bliss?
Ingredients
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Start by prepping an 8×8-inch baking dish. Line it with parchment paper or foil, ensuring the edges hang over the sides for easy removal later. This step makes slicing and serving much simpler.
Next, create a makeshift double boiler on your stovetop by placing a heatproof bowl over a saucepan filled with a few inches of gently simmering water. Add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and salt to the bowl, stirring often. As the chocolate melts, the mixture becomes thick, creamy, and irresistibly glossy.
Once everything is beautifully combined, remove the bowl from the heat and quickly stir in the peppermint extract. The aroma will hit you right away—cool and refreshing, perfectly balancing the chocolate. Pour the fudge into your prepared dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. For extra texture and a festive look, sprinkle crushed candy cane bits across the surface.
Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for about 2 hours, or set it in the fridge for a quicker chill. When it’s firm to the touch, use the parchment or foil overhang to lift out the block of fudge and cut it into neat little squares.
This recipe is fantastic for holiday gifting or adding a spark of peppermint cheer to a cozy evening at home. The creamy texture and bright mint flavor suit chocolate lovers of all ages, and you can easily tweak it to your taste—swap semisweet chocolate chips for dark or white chocolate, or experiment with different flavored extracts like almond or vanilla. Whether shared with friends or enjoyed solo under a blanket, this fudge delivers a sweet, indulgent break that’s sure to delight.
