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
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.
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)
