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Peppermint Fudge

Summary Creamy peppermint fudge with a chocolate base and festive toppings. Perfect for holidays, no baking needed!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 32 Peppermint Fudge
Calories 166 kcal

Equipment

  • Equipment
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Hand mixer
  • - 9x9-inch pan
  • - Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients
  

  • - ½ cup unsalted butter
  • - ½ cup brown sugar
  • - ¼ cup sugar
  • - 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • - 2 tbsp milk
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - ½ cup cocoa powder
  • - ¼ tsp salt
  • - 2 cups peppermint chunks
  • - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • - 1 tsp coconut oil
  • - 4 tbsp crushed candy canes
  • - 2 tbsp sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

  • Beat butter, sugars, extract, and milk until smooth.
  • Mix in flour, cocoa, and salt.
  • Fold in peppermint chunks and crushed candy.
  • Press into parchment-lined 9×9 pan.
  • Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil.
  • Spread over base and top with toppings.
  • Chill 2 hours. Cut and serve.

Notes

Let sit 5 minutes before slicing. Keeps in fridge for 2 weeks.
Keyword peppermint fudge,