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Easy 3-Ingredient Peppermint Fudge Recipe

Easy 3-Ingredient Peppermint Fudge

Creamy white chocolate peppermint fudge made with three simple ingredients and finished with optional crushed peppermint candies. It is a quick, cheerful candy for cookie trays, holiday parties, and edible gifts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups (18 ounces) White chocolate chips
  • 1 14-ounce can Sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
Optional Topping
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on two sides to lift out the chilled fudge.
  2. Place the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the mixture is smooth; alternatively, melt them together in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. Remove the bowl or saucepan from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract. Immediately spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
  4. Sprinkle the surface with crushed peppermint candies, if using, and press them lightly into the fudge. Refrigerate for approximately 2 hours, or until firm.
  5. Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut it into small squares with a sharp warm knife, wiping the blade dry between cuts.

Notes

Use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk. Stir frequently and remove the white chocolate mixture from heat as soon as it is smooth to prevent scorching, thickening, or graininess. Store the cut fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator.