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!

Close Up Of Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Square

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

Someone Holding a Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Square

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

Peppermint Fudge Square In Front Of Another Fudge Square

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

Above View of 3 Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Squares

How to make Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

You will LOVE this easy and tasty treat! Here is how to make Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge!

All the ingredients in the double boiler

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.

Fudge being poured into prepared pan

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.

Fudge in prepared pan

Take the remaining marshmallows and press them onto the top of the fudge. Then chill the fudge in the refrigerate for 4 hours.

Fudge squares

Once the fudge has chilled, cut it into squares.

Drizzling chocolate over fudge square

Next, melt the remain chocolate chips and drizzle it over the fudge squares.

Wide view of decorated fudge squares

Finally, let the chocolate set before serving. ENJOY!

Hot Chocolate Fudge Ingredients

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.

Close Up Of Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Square

Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge!

Yield: 12 Pieces
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

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

  1. Line an 8x8” pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. 
  2. 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. 
  3. Stir continuously over medium heat until melted and smooth. 
  4. Add 2 cups of marshmallows and stir for 1 minute.
  5. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Mix well. 
  6. Transfer fudge to the prepared pan and press remaining marshmallows into the top of the fudge.
  7. Refrigerate for 4 hours. 
  8. Cut fudge into squares.
  9. Heat remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments until melted and smooth. 
  10. 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.

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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. 

Wide View Of Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Squares

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. 

Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Square

No bake recipes are perfect for the holidays! If you love easy, no bake recipes, try these Easy No Bake Dessert Recipes

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