Easy Candy Cane Fudge
Creamy, rich chocolate fudge topped with crunchy peppermint candy, this easy candy cane fudge is a festive and simple holiday treat made with just four ingredients and no candy thermometer required.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 48 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup peppermint chips or 2–3 large candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper or lightly greased aluminum foil.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.
- Melt over low heat, stirring gently until smooth and fully combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes or peppermint chips evenly over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Cut into small squares and serve or store.
Notes
- Substitute white chocolate chips for a sweeter version with a festive look.
- Add peppermint extract for extra minty flavor.
- Mix in mini marshmallows before chilling for a Rocky Road twist.
- Store in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
- Use a zip-top bag and rolling pin to crush candy canes mess-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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