Best Peppermint Fudge Not Chocolate Recipes

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PEPPERMINT FUDGE



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Each bite of Peppermint fudge melts in your mouth and tastes heavenly. The entire recipe only calls for 4 simple ingredients.

Provided by Desserts on a Dime

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 oz White Chocolate Chips
14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
3/4 cup Crushed Peppermint Candy Canes
1 tsp Peppermint Extract

Steps:

  • Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe dish.
  • Microwave the chips in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until they are melted.
  • Stir in the condensed milk, the peppermint extract and 1/2 cup of the crushed candy canes (save the remaining for the top)
  • Line an 8X8 baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
  • Pour the mixture into the pan and top with the remaining crushed candy canes.
  • Allow to cool at room temperature and then place in the refrigerator to set (for approximately 1 hour).
  • Cut and serve. Enjoy!
  • *Notes: If you have problems with the white chocolate being creamy when melted, add a small amount of vegetable oil to the melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND EASY PEPPERMINT FUDGE



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Ree Drummond's super-easy fudge recipe uses only three ingredients. Sprinkle the chocolate layer with peppermint candies before cutting into bite-sized squares.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Cooking spray, for spraying foil
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Red peppermint candies, crushed, for topping

Steps:

  • Line an 8-by-8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk and stir until melted and smooth. Pour into the prepared baking pan and spread to even out the surface. Sprinkle on the crushed candies. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Lift the foil out of the pan and peel off the fudge. Cut into small squares.

DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FUDGE



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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

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FUDGE



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I make many batches of this minty fudge to give as Christmas gifts. It's not too sweet, so it appeals to lots of palates. -Sue Schindler, Barnesville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
12 squares (1 ounce each) white baking chocolate, chopped
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow cream
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, sour cream and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), about 5 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in white chocolate and marshmallow creme until melted. Fold in peppermint candy and extract. Pour into prepared pan. Chill until firm. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GRANDDAD'S PEPPERMINT FUDGE



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A peppermint take on a classic family fudge.

Provided by Ali Le Roy

Categories     Chocolate Fudge

Time 2h35m

Yield 117

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ (12 ounce) bags semisweet chocolate chips
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 cup margarine
4 ½ cups white sugar
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps:

  • Put chocolate chips and marshmallow creme in a large mixing bowl with margarine.
  • Combine sugar and evaporated milk in a large pot over medium-low heat. Stir constantly and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low. Continue to stir gently, making sure you do not scrape the edge of the pot. Use a candy thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature, and heat mixture to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), 7 to 10 minutes. A small amount of syrup dropped into cold water should form a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
  • Pour hot sugar mixture over the ingredients in the mixing bowl; stir until combined. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extract until well combined.
  • Line a 9x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Pour in fudge mixture and cool in the refrigerator until completely set, about 2 hours.
  • Remove fudge from the refrigerator. Run a sharp knife under hot water and cut fudge into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 22.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

PEPPERMINT FUDGE (NOT CHOCOLATE!)



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Generally my response to non-chocolate candy is "what's the point?" This, however, has become my favorite Christmas candy! My daughter found it in one of those Pillsbury/Betty Crocker booklets they tempt you with at the checkout stands. Prep time does not include cooling time.

Provided by ratwoman

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme (2 cups)
8 ounces vanilla chips
1/2 cup peppermint candy, finely crushed
red food coloring

Steps:

  • Line 9-inch square pan with foil so that foil extends over sides of pan.
  • Butter the foil.
  • In large saucepan, combine sugar, margarine, and milk.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add marshmallow creme, vanilla chips, and desired amount of food coloring.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Stir in crushed peppermint.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Score fudge into 36 or 48 squares.
  • Sprinkle top with additional crushed peppermint candy.
  • Refrigerate until firm.
  • Remove fudge from pan by lifting foil.
  • Remove foil from fudge.
  • Cut through scored lines.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 29.5, Carbohydrate 22.6, Sugar 20.3, Protein 0.7

PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) milk chocolate chips
1 cup (6 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
Dash salt
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
1/4 cup crushed hard peppermint candy

Steps:

  • LINE 8- or 9-inch square pan with wax paper.
  • MELT chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt in heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; stir in peppermint extract. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with peppermint candy.
  • CHILL 2 hours or until firm. Remove from pan by lifting edges of wax paper; peel off paper. Cut into squares.

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