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Easy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Fudge

12.18.13

Dark-Chocolate-Peppermint-Fudge

Raise your hand if you haven’t even thought about Christmas presents yet. Yup, me too. Procrastinators unite! If you’re in the same boat as I am, fear not. I’ll be posting several last minute, really easy recipes this week that are perfect for giving as gifts. Today’s fudge recipe only has 5 ingredients, takes 5 minutes, and no candy thermometer is required. I’ve tried a lot of “foolproof” fudge recipes, and this one is by far my favorite. It’s smooth and creamy, and it’s a great base recipe that can topped with just about anything.

One of my favorite things about this time of year are all the fun holiday baking ingredients that are available. I used Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips in this recipe, since they have a texture that’s similar to chocolate chips with just the right amount of crunch. If you can’t find these or want a crunchier texture, you can use candy cane bits instead.

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Easy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Fudge

Ingredients

  • 3 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli 60%)
  • 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • About 1/2 cup peppermint crunch baking chips

Instructions

  1. Line an 8 or 9-inch square pan with with foil, leaving an overhang on 2 sides. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
  2. In a large non-stick sauce pan, combine the chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter.
  3. Heat over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring until the mixture is melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the chocolate mixture into the lined pan and spread evenly.
  6. Top with peppermint crunch chips immediately, since the mixture will be thick and start to set up quickly. Press them into the mixture lightly before they begin to melt (this prevents them from falling off when you cut the fudge later).
  7. Place the pan in the refrigerator until chilled (about 2 hours).
  8. When you are ready to serve the fudge, use the foil overhang to lift it out of the pan.
  9. Cut the fudge into one inch squares and enjoy!
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Recipe adapted from here

23 Comments · Candy, Holiday

Comments

  1. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    December 19, 2013 at 2:38 am

    UGH I am so behind in my Christmas shopping this year!! I’m never this much of a procrastinator!! I love this fudge!!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      December 19, 2013 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks, Ashley!

      Reply
  2. Asmita says

    December 19, 2013 at 9:23 am

    These bars are so festive and super delicious!!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      December 19, 2013 at 9:50 pm

      Thank you, Asmita!

      Reply
  3. Nicole @ Vanilla and Beans says

    December 19, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    Yeah, Christmas shopping is so annoying! Love this fudge!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      December 19, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      Agreed, I hate Christmas shopping. Thanks, Nicole!

      Reply
  4. Danguole says

    December 19, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    *Raises hand* YUP!

    This looks great! I’ve almost purposefully avoided peppermint until now. It’s one of my favorite things and I’m just not ready to be sick of it yet. But this? Bring it on!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      December 19, 2013 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks, Danguole! I’m a peppermint lover, too.

      Reply
  5. Marci says

    December 19, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    The Dark Chocolate Peppermint looks very good. I will make it for Christmas.

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      December 21, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Thanks, Marci!

      Reply
  6. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    December 20, 2013 at 2:25 am

    I love chocolate and peppermint together so this is totally my kind of fudge. Pinned! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe.

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      December 21, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Thank you for pinning, Anne!

      Reply
  7. Ashley says

    December 20, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    I love making fudge during the holidays! This looks delicious – especially with those baking chips (I always grab some this time of the year!). I have all my presents but haven’t wrapped any!! Eek, I need to get moving on everything I have left to do! lol

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      December 21, 2013 at 11:06 am

      Thanks, Ashley! Fudge is perfect for stress eating during last minute wrapping!

      Reply
  8. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    December 21, 2013 at 12:39 am

    Oh my goodness! Yum. These look so creamy and smooth and delightfully pepperminty. I love those Andes minty chips! I’ll take a box, please! 😀

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      December 21, 2013 at 11:06 am

      Thanks, Rachel! Me too. I can’t stop eating the peppermint chips right out of the bag!

      Reply
  9. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says

    December 21, 2013 at 1:27 am

    I am so into those Andes peppermint chips, and am always looking for more ways to use them! And although I have bought a few presents, I still have a few more to go, so I’ll join you in the procrastinator club meetings! Can’t wait to hear what else is up your sleeve. 🙂

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      December 21, 2013 at 11:09 am

      I’ll be sure to bring plenty of fudge and peppermint chips to the procrastination club meetings!

      Reply
  10. Kathy says

    December 22, 2013 at 12:14 am

    I couldn’t find peppermint baking chips so I chopped up some ghiradelli peppermint bark and instead of vanilla, I used peppermint. Thank for the recipe! I love peppermint and chocolate together!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      December 23, 2013 at 3:29 pm

      I’m glad you liked the recipe, Kathy. Peppermint bark is a great idea for a topping!

      Reply
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