Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Mint Chocolate Fudge with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fudge:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped Andes mints or mint chocolate candies
Optional for Garnish:
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Melt the Ingredients: In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips, condensed milk, and salt, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring if desired.
- Combine and Chill: Fold in half of the chopped mint candies, pour mixture into the pan, and spread evenly. Drizzle with melted white chocolate, swirl, and top with remaining mint candies. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Lift the fudge out using the parchment, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
