Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe

Dark chocolate fudge topped with crushed peppermint candies is a festive treat to give on Valentine's Day or during the Christmas season.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 285 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, peppermint extract, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl.

Step 2

Heat in the microwave on medium-high until chips are melted, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.

Step 3

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.