Description
A simple, festive peppermint fudge made with vanilla baking chips, sweetened condensed milk, and crushed candy canes for a creamy, colorful holiday treat.
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
2 (10-ounce) packages vanilla baking chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups crushed candy canes
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 dash red or green food coloring
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with nonstick spray, and set aside.
- Combine vanilla baking chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir often until the chips are nearly melted, then remove from heat and continue stirring until smooth.
- Stir in crushed candy canes, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Chill for 2 hours, then cut into squares.
Notes
Swirl in extra food coloring for a marbled effect.
Replace half the vanilla chips with white chocolate for a richer flavor.
Sprinkle extra crushed candy canes on top before chilling.
Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
