Peppermint  Hot Chocolate Fudge

Easy Peppermint Fudge is made in the microwave with hot chocolate mix and topped with crushed peppermint candies and a dollop of frosting.

Why You Should Try This Recipe:

- It's so simple to make and doesn’t require a candy thermometer or any special equipment - You’ll also love that it’s extra flavorful, with the addition of hot cocoa mix, crushed peppermint sticks, and sweet marshmallow bits - Makes a wonderful edible gift for Christmas

Key Ingredients:

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marshmallow bits - butter vanilla frosting - chocolate chips peppermint extract - cocoa mix

Let's make it!

These peppermint fudge squares are quick to make and so festive for the holidays.

1

Line an 8” or 9” square pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil. Add the sweetened condensed milk and butter to a microwave safe bowl.

2

Microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds. Remove from the microwave when the butter has melted and the mixture is very hot.

3

Set aside 2 tablespoons of the hot cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of the finely crushed peppermint sticks, then pour the remaining hot cocoa powder and crushed peppermint sticks into the hot sweetened condensed milk mixture. Stir well.

4

Add the semi-sweet mini chocolate chips and place back into the microwave for another 20 seconds, remove and stir, continue to microwave the mixture in 20 second intervals until all of the chocolate chips are melted.

5

Add the peppermint extract, and mix quickly, then immediately press the fudge mixture into the lined and greased pan, making the top as even as possible. Place the fudge in the fridge or freezer to cool until solid.

6

Lift the fudge out of the pan and flip upside down onto a cutting board. Cut the fudge into 36 pieces if using a 9” pan, 25 pieces if using an 8″ pan.

7

Pipe a swirl of vanilla frosting onto each piece of fudge, then sprinkle the tops with the remaining hot cocoa powder. Add the mini dehydrated marshmallows and crushed peppermint sticks as a final touch.

8

Serve right away or store in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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