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This Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge recipe is a delicious sweet treat you can make in the microwave with just 5 ingredients. Perfect for the holiday season and makes a great gift idea!
Everyone has a favorite recipe for fudge that they make for Christmas. When I was was growing up, my mom’s neighbor used to always send over a plate of Fantasy Fudge. And my grandma used to make Mamie Eisenhower’s Million Dollar Fudge.
Both are equally delicious but super sweet. If you’re looking for a fudge recipe that’s not too sweet, you’ll love this peppermint fudge. The peppermint flavor definitely balances it out. And of course, you can’t go wrong with the classic chocolate peppermint combo!
This microwave fudge recipe is super easy — practically foolproof — and it takes about a minute in the microwave — seriously. We have been making this for years, and it’s definitely a family favorite. If you like white chocolate, try this white chocolate peppermint fudge recipe next!
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make fudge. Here’s a quick overview. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.
- Sweetened condensed milk — not evaporated milk
- Semi sweet chocolate morsels — not as sweet as milk chocolate, but you can sub those if you like your fudge sweeter
- Peppermint extract — for flavor
- Sea salt — balances the sweetness
- Crushed peppermint candies — or crushed candy canes
How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
First, add the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk to a large microwaveable bowl. Heat the chocolate mixture in 15 second intervals, stirring between each interval. The melting process takes about a minute.
We usually melt chocolate in the microwave, but you could use the double boiler method over the stove on medium heat, if you choose. As soon as the chocolate mixture is melted, add the peppermint extract and sea salt.
The mixture will be very thick, but this is perfectly normal. Spoon the fudge mixture into an 8 x 8 square pan, lined with aluminum foil. You can use parchment paper or wax paper in place of foil if you like.
Next, you smooth the mixture out and top it with crushed peppermint candies or crushed peppermints. You can crush some candy canes with a rolling pin or food processor, or look for crushed peppermint candy in the store. If you want an extra pop of color, you can also add some red and green candy sprinkles to the top of the fudge.
Pop the pan into the fridge for about an hour, and the fudge is done. Just peel off the foil, and cut it into small pieces. Mine were about an inch, and I got about 40 pieces from this recipe. I say about, because we sampled a few pieces before we remembered to count them!
The creamy texture and peppermint flavor of this 5 ingredient fudge make it the perfect treat for every holiday party, cookie exchange, or just for snacking at home! It’s a delicious holiday dessert perfect for Christmas time!
Storage
Store your fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for about 2 weeks when refrigerated. If your house is cool, you can leave it out at room temperature, but here in the desert it’s too warm in the kitchen for fudge! For longer storage, you can freeze the fudge. Wrap well in plastic wrap, and wrap again in foil or place in freezer bag. Just make sure to let it thaw a bit before you bite into it!
Recipe Tip
Always microwave chocolate in intervals, stirring in between, to avoid having it freeze up.
Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups semi sweet chocolate morsels
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- crushed peppermint candies and holiday sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- In a large microwaveable bowl, melt the semi sweet morsels and the sweetened condensed milk in the microwave, in 15-second increments, stirring after each increment until melted
- Stir in the peppermint extract and sea salt
- Spread mixture into a foil-lined 8×8 baking dish, and smooth with spatula
- Sprinkle top with crushed peppermint candies and candy sprinkles, and press in slightly
- Place in refrigerator for about 1 hour or until firm
- Cut into 1-inch pieces, and store in a covered container
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Seriously though, isn’t this fudge gorgeous? We thought so, but that didn’t stop us from eating it. Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter for more easy recipes.
I was looking for an easy tasty recipe and found this. It was great and this will be great through the holiday season. Already planning to make another batch this weekend.
Another great recipe to make with the grandkids! Going to make these a few times before Christmas!
I made this after seeing it on your Instagram, and it’s such a great recipe. Love the flavor and how easy it is to make. I’ll definitely be making this again!
Thank you so much, Elizabeth! I’m thrilled that you like the fudge!
When you refer to ‘chocolate morsels’ – do you mean chocolate wafers? Or chips? Or any old chocolate bar?
Thanks!
Chocolate chips, like those used in cookies.
Can you leave out the peppermint extract and peppermint pieces and get a regular chocolate fudge?
Yes, you can leave out the peppermint for basic fudge. 🙂