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Christmas Peppermint Chocolate Fudge

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 25
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Fudge
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract
  • ⅛ tsp salt
For the Topping
  • ⅓ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
  • ¼ cup white chocolate chips melted, optional

Method
 

Prepare the pan.
  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to easily lift the fudge from the pan.
Combine the chocolate mixture.
  1. Add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and butter to a medium saucepan.
Melt gently.
  1. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is thick, glossy and smooth.
Add the flavoring.
  1. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, peppermint extract and salt.
Fill the pan.
  1. Immediately spread the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Add the peppermint.
  1. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the top and gently press them into the warm fudge.
Add the finishing drizzle.
  1. If using, drizzle melted white chocolate lightly across the top for an extra festive finish.
Chill the fudge.
  1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm.
Slice and serve.
  1. Lift the chilled fudge from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into small squares.