Best Chocolate Swirled Peppermint Fudge Recipes

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PEPPERMINT SWIRL FUDGE



Peppermint Swirl Fudge image

Indulge in candy-shop flavor with these rich swirled squares. For Christmasy color, I add crushed peppermint candies and red food coloring. -Suzette Jury, Keene, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 81 pieces (about 1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon butter
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
8 drops red food coloring
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside., In a small saucepan, melt chips; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in frosting and extract. Spread into prepared pan. Randomly place drops of food coloring over fudge; cut through fudge with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with candies. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PEPPERMINT FUDGE



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Three of the season's best flavors-nuts, chocolate and peppermint-combine in a delightful manner in this scrumptious fudge. The two distinct layers are eye-catching-another reason why this candy makes a great holiday gift. -Connie Denmark, St. Joseph, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/4 pounds (32 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 to 2 teaspoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
PEPPERMINT LAYER:
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy

Steps:

  • Line the bottom and sides of an 8x4-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread into prepared pan. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. , For peppermint layer, beat cream cheese in a small bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and extract until smooth. Stir in peppermint candy. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. , Using foil, lift fudge from pan. Gently peel off foil. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FUDGE



Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge image

I double this recipe and put it in a heart-shaped silicone baking mold for Valentine's Day! I prefer using silicone baking molds as it is easier to pop right out of the mold without having to use a cooking/baking spray.

Provided by Just Emily

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (such as Hershey's® Special Dark)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup butter
1 ½ teaspoons pure peppermint extract
1 pinch salt
½ cup crushed peppermint candies, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, peppermint extract, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl.
  • Heat in the microwave on medium-high until chips are melted, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
  • Pour chocolate mixture into an 8x8-inch silicone baking dish; top with crushed peppermint candies. Lightly press candies, using the back of a spoon, into chocolate mixture. Refrigerate until set, 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 58 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

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