Microwave Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
This rich and creamy chocolate peppermint fudge is the best, especially since it's made so easily in the microwave!
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 Candy Cane crushed
Instructions
- Line an 8x8" pan with parchment paper.
- Crush a candy cane using a food processor or with a mallet and plastic bag
- Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and peppermint extract in a microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave for 1 minute and stir thoroughly. Return to the microwave for an additional 1 minute.
- Mix until completely smooth and pour the mixture into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the top with the crushed candy canes and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm. Cut and serve.
Notes
- Optional: Toast nuts in a dry saute pan for extra flavor and crunch!
- Store fudge at room temperature in a sealed container or covered with plastic wrap for about 2 weeks.
- Wrap fudge in plastic wrap and then in a zippered freezer bag for long term storage in the freezer. It will last about 3 months and makes a great grab and go treat!
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg