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Peppermint Fudge

Foodie Loves Fitness
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 12 +

Ingredients
  

  • 1 - 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 TBSP butter
  • 1 lb dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 TSP salt
  • 1/4 TSP peppermint extract
  • 1 TSP vanilla extract
  • 12 peppermint candy canes

Instructions
 

  • Grease a baking dish (around 9x9 in size).
  • Crush the candy canes into small pieces (I placed the candy canes in a plastic bag and used a meat tenderizer to easily crush them up.).
  • Place a medium sauce pan over medium heat with a few inches of water. Place a glass or other heat proof bowl over the top of the pot, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water.
  • Pour the condensed milk and butter in the bowl and heat.
  • Once the butter is melted and milk has thinned, stir in the chocolate chips and salt. Continuously stir the chocolate and allow it to melt and thicken, around 5 minutes. The mixture should be super thick and hard to stir at this point.
  • Add the peppermint and vanilla extracts and mix well.
  • Pour the fudge into the baking dish and evenly spread out.
  • Tap the dish onto the counter for 1-2 minutes in order to allow air bubbles to smooth out.
  • Sprinkle the remaining candy cane pieces on top.
  • Refrigerate for at least a few hours to set. Cut into small squares.
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