Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge!
Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge! Easy Fudge Recipe for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or Winter! No Bake Homemade Fudge with Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows!
I am obsessed with fudge for the holidays and I love this Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe!
Plus, here are even more No Bake Fudge Recipes!
- Hot Chocolate Fudge Recipe
- Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe
- Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe
- Candy Corn Fudge Recipe
Here’s why you will love this Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe!
- It’s two types of chocolate plus hot chocolate in one recipe! Packed with marshmallows and peppermint!
- Substitute peppermint extract for one teaspoon of vanilla extract for a stronger peppermint flavor.
- No bake recipe you can make a head of time
What you need for Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
- Start with a mixture of semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips!
- Butter and sweetened condensed milk are a staple for an easy fudge
- Hot chocolate, marshmallows, and peppermint are the cherry on top for this recipe
How to make Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
You will LOVE this easy and tasty treat! Here is how to make Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge!
First, add 1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips, the milk chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and the hot chocolate mix to a double boiler. Stir constantly until everything is melted.
Next, mix in 2 cups of marshmallows to the batter. Remove the fudge from the heat and add in the vanilla. Then pour the fudge into a prepared baking dish.
Take the remaining marshmallows and press them onto the top of the fudge. Then chill the fudge in the refrigerate for 4 hours.
Once the fudge has chilled, cut it into squares.
Next, melt the remain chocolate chips and drizzle it over the fudge squares.
Finally, let the chocolate set before serving. ENJOY!
Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe
Yields: 12 pieces of fudge
Ingredients:
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
4 packages of hot chocolate mix (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups marshmallows (divided)
Peppermint candy canes or crushed peppermints to garnish – about 1/2 cup
Directions:
Line an 8×8” pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
In a double boiler, combine 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and hot chocolate mix.
Stir continuously over medium heat until melted and smooth.
Add 2 cups of marshmallows and stir for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add vanilla. Mix well.
Transfer fudge to the prepared pan and press remaining marshmallows into the top of the fudge.
Refrigerate for 4 hours.
Cut fudge into squares.
Heat remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments until melted and smooth.
Drizzle over fudge and let cool completely.
Notes:
● For a stronger peppermint flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon vanilla for 1 tablespoon peppermint extract.
● You can transfer the chocolate drizzle to a zippered bag and cut the tip off for an easier way to drizzle on the fudge.
Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge!
Hot Chocolate Fudge Recipe for Christmas, New Years, Winter, or Valentine's Day! An easy no bake fudge recipe for any occasion and the perfect addition to a Hot Chocolate Bar!
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 4 packages of hot chocolate mix (1/2 cup)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 cups marshmallows (divided)
- Peppermint candy canes or crushed peppermints to garnish - about 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Line an 8x8” pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- In a double boiler, combine 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and hot chocolate mix.
- Stir continuously over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Add 2 cups of marshmallows and stir for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla. Mix well.
- Transfer fudge to the prepared pan and press remaining marshmallows into the top of the fudge.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Cut fudge into squares.
- Heat remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle over fudge and let cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon vanilla for 1 tablespoon peppermint extract.
- You can transfer the chocolate drizzle to a zippered bag and cut the tip off for an easier way to drizzle on the fudge.
What is the secret to making fudge?
I think the secret to making fudge is not getting the mixture too hot on the stove. You want to cook it on medium heat (not high) until everything melts and is smooth. Do not let the mixture boil.
Also, butter, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, and vanilla are staples for the perfect fudge.
What ingredients are in fudge?
Butter, sugar, and milk are staple ingredients in fudge. Using sweetened condensed milk is an easy hack for simple and easy fudge.
No bake recipes are perfect for the holidays! If you love easy, no bake recipes, try these Easy No Bake Dessert Recipes!
Also try these No Bake Gingersnap Cheesecake Truffles for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or any holiday!
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