Description
This easy Christmas fudge recipe is a delightful holiday treat that brings together rich chocolatey goodness with a festive peppermint crunch. It’s so simple to make, even if you’re new to fudge making, and it’s guaranteed to disappear quickly from your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup crushed red and green peppermint candy canes or holiday sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper and greasing it lightly.
In a sturdy pot, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter over medium low heat. Stir continuously until everything is smoothly melted and the mixture has a shiny, thick consistency.
Take the pot off the heat and mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
Spread the fudge mixture evenly into your prepared dish with a spatula.
Gently press the crushed peppermint candy canes or sprinkles onto the top right away.
Chill for a minimum of two hours until it’s firm, then lift it out using the parchment paper and cut into small squares.
Notes
Lining the Dish: Using parchment paper with overhang is a game-changer. It makes removing the fudge so much easier, preventing frustration and breakage.
Quality Ingredients: The fewer ingredients a recipe has, the more important it is to use good quality ones. Your chocolate chips and vanilla extract will be stars here.
Gentle Heat: Always use medium-low heat when melting chocolate. High heat can cause chocolate to seize or burn, ruining the smooth texture of your fudge.
Work Quickly with Toppings: Apply your candy cane pieces or sprinkles immediately after spreading the fudge. The fudge will begin to set quickly, and you want the toppings to stick firmly.
Sharp Knife for Cutting: Use a clean, sharp knife to cut your fudge. Wiping the knife clean between cuts can help achieve neater squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A