This easy peppermint fudge recipe is of course perfect for the holidays, but truth? I could totally eat it all year long.
So, the holidays are over. The shopping is over, the presents are unwrapped, the cards have arrived, and you can sort of, maybe get a parking spot at the mall that isn’t 5 miles from the door.
Does this mean our making of chocolate treats is over for another 11 months?
HECK no!
I know, I know – new year, new you, and by all means get on the treadmill – I could certainly stand a little of that. But you still need to keep your energy up, and you only go around once, and…and…okay, the only other excuse I have is basically the name of this post, which is Peppermint Fudge.
Peppermint.
Fudge.
This is one of those things that I truly did mean to post before the holidays were done, but, well, you know how it goes. One moment it is November and then you turn around and somehow it is January.
So with a teeny apology for sabotaging some very well-behaved New Years resolutions, here’s some peppermint fudge.
Because honestly? It’s really really good all year long.
Peppermint Fudge
This easy peppermint fudge recipe is of course perfect for the holidays, but truth? I could totally eat it all year long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 80 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use Ghiradhelli)
- 1 cup peppermint candy – canes or the round candies
- 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 3 1/3 cups mini-marshmallows
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9 inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with two pieces of parchment paper going in both directions, leaving about 2 inches of overhang on each side. Spray parchment with cooking spray.
- Put chocolate chips in food processor and process until finely chopped. Transfer to large bowl.
- Now put peppermint candies in food processor until finely chopped. Set aside about 1/8 cup for garnish. In medium saucepan, combine chopped peppermint, cream, marshmallows, butter, sugar and salt over medium high heat. Stir until everything is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Pour peppermint mixture through a strainer into the bowl with the chopped chocolate. Let stand for one minute and then stir until smooth. Pour into baking pan.
- Sprinkle reserved chopped peppermint over top and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Using the parchment sides as handles, lift out of pan and cut into 1 inch squares.
Cindy says
This was so easy to make and came out so amazing. This is going to be a new staple in my Christmas baking!
I’m so happy! Happy Merry Everything! :)
cookies and cups says
This looks absolutely delicious!! Just found your blog through foodgawker :)
Kate says
Peppermint makes my heart sing. One should never limit peppermint to the holidays! Looks delicious…great photo!
clipping path says
it was really excellent post! & thanks a lot for sharing……
Simply Life says
oh my, those look incredible!!!
Jennifurla says
I will let this recipe slide for now because of this drop dead gorgeous picture! WOW
PoetessWug says
The name of this post…Peppermint Fudge…had me at "Hello!" LOL I came running…website kinda sorta running! ^_^
Anonymous says
Thanks for posting this recipe! My 5 year old son has severe egg allergies and a lot of reciped for chocolate fudge call for marshmallow fluff which contains egg. I'm sure he'll love this one!…Kari
Laurie Palanza Iseman says
What else is one to do with the leftover candy canes? Perfect solution!
Heather says
OMG yummmmmm. I think I must make these this week! I'm off work for 3 months, and about to have major surgery in 4 weeks so I'm doing all kinds of cooking/baking/kitchen experimenting beforehand :) (ALSO, I was going through my recipes to add to my recipe box and print and I realized that over HALF of my recipes in my "favorites" are from Framed :D)
Joanne says
Let's be real. The only diets that work are those that include a little bit of moderation. And so I think these can find their way into my heart…I mean life…I mean stomach.
vanillasugar says
i have been craving peppermint & choco for days now. cannot get enough. so you can imagine i love this lil creation.
Blog is the New Black says
Peppermint…fudge… resolutions… oops, how'd that one get in there? ;) Looks awesome.