Name: Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 cups milk chocolate chips; 14 oz sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup crushed peppermints

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This easy chocolate peppermint fudge is so easy to make and only has 3 ingredients. It will impress your family and friends!

I love peppermint fudge so much. It's a crazy, stupid kind of love. It borders on obsession really. And I'm totally okay with that.

There is something about the smell of peppermint. It snaps me out of any bad mood, put a smile on my face and makes me mellow out.

To be honest, I also totally dig chocolate. I happen to be Food Fanatic's Chocolate Fanatic. I love working with the Food Fanatic peeps. They rock my chocolate loving world.

Nothing signifies Christmas quite like peppermint. Once I see candy canes make an appearance in the stores it really starts to feel like the holidays for me.

One of my favourite things to do during the holidays is put the candy canes on our Christmas tree. It's a tradition that dates back to me being a kid. I now carry on that tradition with my own kids.

We have a tendency to buy way too many each year. It's like we never learn.

We buy every flavour and colour they make. I'm partial to the traditional ones, but I also really dig the new cherry ones on the market.

Just like everyone else out there we always end up with broken ones in each box. No matter how carefully we choose the boxes. It just sort of happens. I think elves break them while we sleep or something.

We use the broken ones for baking. It's a festive and tasty way to use them up.

You can give this fudge to family and friends for a gift. It's a great treat for the peppermint lover in your life!

Ingredients for Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge:

Milk Chocolate Chips
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Peppermint Candies

How to Make Peppermint Fudge:

First, spray an 8 by 8 inch pan with non stick spray then line with parchment paper.
Then, use a medium size saucepan to heat the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until smooth.
Next, pour the mixture into the lined pan and smooth out the mixture with a spoon.
After that, sprinkle crushed peppermints or crushed candy canes over top of the fudge.
Then, place the pan in the fridge to set up.
Finally, remove and slice fudge before serving.

Tips for Making Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Be sure to have all your ingredients ready before you start. A little prep goes a long way with baking and cooking.
Also, make sure to line your pan ahead of time. I find spraying the pan with non stick spray first helps the parchment stay in place when pouring the fudge into the pan.
As an alternative to parchment paper, you can use aluminum foil to line your pan.
You can crush the peppermints or candy canes by placing them in a Ziploc bag then using a rolling pin to break the candies.
Fudge can be stored in a cool dry place for 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Storing Fudge:

Allow fudge to cool completely.
If storing at room temperature be sure to wrap it really well in waxed paper and store it in airtight container away from moisture and light. It will last about a week stored at room temperature.
Now, if you are storing it in the fridge I would still recommend wrapping it up really well, then placing it in airtight container. The downside to storing peppermint fudge in the fridge is the peppermints may start to change consistency. Usually ours doesn't last long enough for that to happen. Fudge will keep for about 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.
You can also store your peppermint fudge in the freezer. Again, the same wrapping guidelines should be followed. Wrap your fudge in waxed paper or saran wrap and store in an airtight container. The peppermint fudge can be stored in the freezer for about 2 to 3 months.

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