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    Mint Chocolate Fudge

    Published: Nov 11, 2022 · Modified: Dec 8, 2022 by Jere Cassidy · This post may contain affiliate links. · 24 Comments

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    Double layered peppermint fudge.
    a green bowl of peppermint fudge on a red napkin

    Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge makes such a pretty presentation with dark chocolate and white chocolate layers filled with colorful peppermint candies. This easy five-ingredient recipe is easy-to-make and perfect for the holidays.

    A tray of choc.olate peppermint fudge
    Mint chocolate fudge

    We love chocolate all through the year, but once the holiday season rolls around the thought of making homemade fudge has me running to the store for some chocolate and for this recipe, peppermints.

    There are a lot of fudge recipes, but I wanted to share this candy recipe because it is so easy to make with simple ingredients, and once you cut this fudge into squares it becomes quite the show-stopper with the different layers and the peppermints peeking through.

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    Bake a batch of these amazing Peppermint Scones for Christmas morning, but make sure to save some for dessert.

    We make these Baileys Chocolate Truffles for St. Patrick's Day, but you can make them for Christmas too! Roll these chocolates in red and green sprinkles for a festive confection.

    ❤️You will love this fudge

    This fudge recipe had 5 ingredients

    It's quick to make

    Each layer of this fudge has just the perfect amount of peppermint flavor.

    Do you like to give food gifts or bring something to parties, this fudge is always appreciated for a great holiday gift.

    📌Pin to make later

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for chocolate fudge.
    Fudge ingredients

    The chocolates - When making candy try to use good quality chocolate. You can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. For the white chocolate, I look for cocoa butter as an ingredient that helps the white chocolate melt better.

    Peppermints - You have lots of choices here. I like using the pre-bagged crushed peppermints because they are so easy to use, there is just no mess.

    You can also use the round starlight peppermint candies or candy canes. In this case, you will need to crush these candies to make small pieces. And, yes, you will most likely get peppermint dust everywhere.

    Try to find the red and green peppermints that make this fudge very festive for Christmas.

    Sweetened Condensed Milk - this is going to bind the melted chocolates, add some sweetness and make the fudge creamy. Make sure you are not using evaporated milk.

    Peppermint Oil or extract - I love LorAnn's oils for candy making since they have a very concentrated flavor, but you can also use peppermint extract.

    🥄Let's make fudge

    Step 1. Prepare an 8" x 8" square pan by cutting a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan with enough paper coming up over the edge of the pan so you can easily lift the fudge out of the pan for cutting.

    A glass pan with parchment paper.
    Line with parchment paper

    Step 2. Option 1 - If you are using round mints or candy canes, place them into a plastic bag and pound the mints with a mallet or rolling pin to make smaller pieces.

    Option 2 - If you are using the pre-crushed peppermint candy you just need to measure these out.

    Peppermints in a plastic bag showing being crusch with a mallet.
    Preparing the peppermints

    Chocolate layer

    Step 3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a medium-sized saucepan and set over medium-low heat.

    Step 4. Pour the dark chocolate chips on top of the milk. Do not stir, let the milk heat up slowly.

    Step 5. As the milk gets warm, the chocolate chips will start melting, at this point gently stir until all the chocolate is melted. Stir the fudge just until the surface turns dull, and at this point, it should be thickened.

    Step 6. Pour the chopped peppermints into the chocolate and stir to combine.

    Melting chocolate chips in condensed milk.
    Melting the chocolate chips

    Step 7. Pour the chocolate fudge into the prepared pan. With buttered fingers press the fudge into the pan.

    Step 8. Sprinkle additional chopped peppermints on top of the chocolate fudge layer.

    Pressing peppermint fudge into glass pan.
    The first layer of peppermint fudge

    White chocolate layer

    Step 9. Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a medium-sized saucepan and set over medium-low heat.

    Step 10. Pour the white chocolate chips on top of the milk. Do not stir, let the milk heat up slowly.

    Step 11. As the milk gets warm the chocolate will start melting, at this point gently stir until all the chocolate is melted. Stir the chocolate mixture just until the surface turns dull, and at this point, it should be thickened.

    Add the peppermint oil to the white chocolate fudge and stir to combine.

    Melting white chocolate chips in saucepan.
    Melting white chocolate chips

    Step 13. Pour the white chocolate on top of the dark chocolate layer and spread it to the edges.

    Step 14. Top the white chocolate fudge with crushed peppermints. Press the peppermints into the fudge with your fingers, this way the mints will stay put.

    Pour white chocolate fudge over chocolate fudge.
    Adding the white chocolate fudge layer

    Step 15. Let the fudge sit for several hours to firm up then pull the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper handles. Set on a cutting board and using a large chef's knife cut the fudge into long slices.

    Step 16. Cut the slices into small squares, it is easier to use a small paring knife to cut into squares.

    Cutting chocolate fudge into slices.
    Cutting the layered fudge
    Layered chocolate fudge on a cutting board.
    Easy peppermint chocolate fudge

    🍬Tips for crushing mints

    If you are going to use whole mints they will need to be crushed. This can be a messy job because once you start pounding on the bag with the mints in it, it will start to tear and you will have peppermint dust everywhere.

    Tip #1 - Don't try to put all the mints in the plastic bag at once. Depending on the amount you need, divide the mints up into smaller batches.

    Tip #2 - Use two plastic bags, just put one bag into another bag, this helps the inner bag from ripping open.

    Tip #3 - Use the smooth side of a mallet, a rolling pin, or even a large soup ladle to crush the candies.

    Fudge questions

    Why is my fudge grainy?

    This can happen if you cook the chocolate at too high of a temperature.

    Why is my fudge hard?

    Once the chocolate melts you only want to stir it until it loses its shine.

    What happens if I cook fudge too long?

    Overcooking fudge will cause it to be dry, hard, and crumbly.

    What happens if I don't cook fudge long enough?

    If fudge isn't cooked long enough it will end up being too soft.

    Peppermint ingredients

    Using crushed peppermint candies makes this recipe quick to make.

    A bag of crushed peppermints.
    Crushed peppermint candies

    I am a big fan of LorAnn's Oils, they are more concentrated than extracts for such great flavor.

    LorAnns Peppermint oil
    Peppermint Oil

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    Chocolate fudge on a white pedestal plate.

    Mint Chocolate Fudge

    Jere' Cassidy
    Sweet, creamy, and very minty, this easy-to-make Mint Chocolate Fudge recipe takes just five ingredients. Make this chocolaty candy for the holidays and gift-giving, these slices make a stunning presentation with the two layers of chocolate and colorful peppermints on top.
    5 from 46 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    rest time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 28 mins
    Course Dessert, Dessert, Candy
    Cuisine Sweets
    Servings 24 squares
    Calories 166 kcal

    Equipment

    • Medium saucepan 2 quart
    • cutting board
    • 10 inch Chefs knife
    • Paring knife
    • Mallet

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 ounces dark chocolate chips
    • 10 ounces white chocolate chips
    • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
    • 6 ounces crushed peppermints about 1 cup or about 22 Starlight mints
    • ¼ teaspoon peppermint oil substitute ½ teasspoon of peppermint extract

    Instructions
     

    Preparing the dish

    • Use an 8" x 8" baking dish and line the bottom with a piece of parchment paper, make sure the paper comes up over the sides of the dish so you can pull the candy out for cutting.

    Preparing the peppermints

    • If you are using pre crushed peppermints, just measure out what you will need.
    • If you are using the round Starlight peppermint candies, or candy canes, these need to be crushed into smaller pieces.
      Place the mints in a plastic bag and seal the bag shut. With a mallet (use the flat side), rolling pin, or a ladle, gently pound the mints several times until they have been broken down into small pieces.
      See notes below for tips

    Chocolate Fudge Layer

    • Pour half the can of sweetened condensed milk into a medium-sized saucepan. That should be ⅔ cup.
    • Place the pan over medium-low heat on the stove, and add the dark chocolate chips. Do not stir.
    • Once the chocolate chips start to melt ( this usually takes about two minutes) stir gently several times until the chocolate is totally melted. You want the chocolate to melt slowly.
    • Once the chocolate is melted, it will thicken up and lose its glossy sheen. Remove from the stove and pour in ⅓ cup of the crushed peppermint candies. Stir to incorporate.
    • Pour the fudge into the prepared baking pan and pat the fudge into a thin layer. Sprinkle another ⅓ cup of peppermints on top of the fudge. Set this aside.
    • Clean out the saucepan so you can use it for the next layer.

    White chocolate layer

    • Pour the remaining sweetened condensed milk into the medium-sized saucepan. It will be ⅔ cup.
    • Place the pan over medium-low heat on the stove, and add the white chocolate chips. Do not stir.
    • Once the chocolate chips start to melt stir gently several times until the chocolate is totally melted. You want the chocolate to melt slowly.
    • Once the chocolate is melted, it will thicken up and lose its glossy sheen. Remove from the stove and add ¼ teaspoon of the peppermint oil, or a ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract. Stir to incorporate.
    • Pour the white chocolate fudge layer on top of the dark chocolate fudge layer and spread out to cover.
    • Sprinkle the remainder of the peppermint candies over the white chocolate layer. With your fingers or the bottom of a measuring cup press the candies into the white fudge so they will stick.
    • Let the fudge sit for at least two hours to firm up before cutting.

    Cutting the fudge

    • Pull the parchment paper up out of the baking pan and place on a large cutting board.
    • With a large chef's knife cut the fudge into four long strips then cut the strips into squares. It is helpful to use a smaller knife, like a paring knife to cut the squares.
    • Store the fudge in a sealed container for up to a week.

    Notes

    This recipe needs only 10 ounces of chocolate chips but I buy a 12-ounce bag.  Use the leftover chips in other recipes.
    If you prefer you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips in place of dark chocolate chips.
    If you can't find peppermint oil, substitute peppermint extract.
    For a more colorful candy presentation try using these Red and Green Peppermints Candies. This really makes for a festive fudge.
    Starlight peppermints or candy canes can be used instead of crushed peppermints.
    Feel free to use more peppermint candies in this recipe.
     
    Try this easy recipe for Cinnamon Rock Candy for another tasty holiday recipe.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    First published: October 11, 2021, Last updated: November 10, 2022, for better readability.

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    About Jere'

    From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California, my passion for food is never-ending.  Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven sharing both sweet and savory family-friendly recipes for your cooking and baking inspiration.

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    1. Anindya Sundar Basu

      December 01, 2021 at 8:51 am

      I love fudges and chocolate fudge with peppermint flavour can be a killer combo. Thanks for sharing the recipe here. http://www.pikturenama.com

      Reply
    2. Natalie

      November 29, 2021 at 12:59 am

      5 stars
      It's no Christmas without peppermint fudge! I love your recipe. Looks so festive and delicious. I'm adding this to my Holiday list. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Ramona

      November 28, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, the decoration on these look super pretty and I love how these look in general! Thank you for sharing I can't wait to make these for Christmas!

      Reply
    4. Dee

      November 27, 2021 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      What an easy fun and festive recipe. Fudge is so special and unique and you managed to make it ever more delicious looking.

      Reply
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