Granddad's Peppermint Fudge

Perfect for holiday dessert tables, this granddad's peppermint fudge is a minty take on a classic family recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 74 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Put chocolate chips and marshmallow creme in a large mixing bowl with margarine.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pour hot sugar mixture over the ingredients in the mixing bowl; stir until combined. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extract until well combined.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Remove fudge from the refrigerator. Run a sharp knife under hot water and cut fudge into 1-inch squares.