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posted by Christy Denneyon Dec 14, 202312 comments »
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This Candy Cane Fudge is only 5 ingredients and tastes just like Christmas! The perfect treat you can make in minutes with all that Christmas flavor for gifts. No candy thermometer needed.
PEPPERMINT CANDY CANE FUDGE
I don’t know about you guys but the stress of the holidays hit me today. Since we live so far away from family we have to ship everything far and December 15th is pretty much the last day to mail anything to ensure that it’s not late.
INGREDIENTS
- WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS OR VANILLA CHIPS
- SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK
- CANDY CANES
- PEPPERMINT FLAVORING
INSTRUCTIONS
Line an 8 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Combine the vanilla chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until mixture melts, remove from heat and continue to stir and melt until smooth. When chips are completely melted, quickly stir in the peppermint extract, food coloring, and candy canes reserving 1/2 cup for the top.
Pour fudge mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup on top and gently press down. Chill for 2 hours, then cut into squares.
A couple of years ago I decided to do all my baking on Christmas Eve for neighbors and friends. I don’t know what I was thinking.
I literally had aching legs by the end of the day and felt like I didn’t spend any time with my kids besides baking – and let’s face it, with kids it’s equal parts stress and fun.
What I took away from that day is don’t wait until Christmas Eve, make things that can be prepared ahead of time. I always make these Oreo Truffles (which can be frozen), Saltine Cracker, Sugar Cookies, and some type of fudge.
This fudge I literally made in under five minutes. I’m not gonna lie to you, I will always choose chocolate over anything white chocolate. With that being said, I really enjoyed this fudge. If you’re a white chocolate lover, you will too!
OTHER CHRISTMAS RECIPES:
- Grinch Heart Christmas Cookies
- Cherry Kiss Cookies
- Pistachio Cherry Meltaways
- Christmas Tree “Cheese” Ball
- Soft Eggnog Cookies
- Sugar Cookie
- Peppermint Eggnog Punch
- Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
- Eggnog Gingerbread Trifle
- Soft Molasses Cookies
- White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
- Cranberry and Feta Pinwheels
- North Pole Cupcakes
- Eggnog Eclair Cake
- Santa Claus Cookies
Candy Cane Fudge
4.41 from 5 votes
This Candy Cane Fudge is only 5 ingredients and tastes just like Christmas!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Chill: 2 hours hrs
Total Time: 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 2 (10 ounce) packages vanilla baking chips
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups crushed candy canes
- 1 dash red food coloring
Instructions
Line an 8 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Combine the vanilla chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until mixture melts, remove from heat and continue to stir and melt until smooth. When chips are completely melted, quickly stir in the peppermint extract, food coloring, and candy canes reserving 1/2 cup for the top..
Pour fudge mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup on top and gently press down. Chill for 2 hours, then cut into squares.
Notes
Source: Allrecipes
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Christy Denney
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published on Dec 14, 2023
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12 comments on “Candy Cane Fudge”
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Jennifer Hughes — Reply
What vanilla chips did you use? My first batch last year did not turn out well and I think it was the chips. Thanks, I want to try again.
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Christy Denney — Reply
Ghirridelhli
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Beth Williams — Reply
I’m in the UK, and tried this recipe using white chocolate chip……it didn’t set. I did wonder about the fact that there was no icing sugar in the recipe, but tried it anyway. Gutted that I made that mistake. Have since found out that vanilla baking chip are not the same as white chocolate chips, as white chocolate contains cocoa butter! Am going to try to add icing sugar to firm it up….fingers crossed. Will leave feedback if it works or not.
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Christy Denney — Reply
Sorry!
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JudyH — Reply
this was the first fudge I have ever made, and it was so easy! and a big hit with the family! thanks for the recipe! Merry Christmas!
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Christy Denney — Reply
Oh good. You’re welcome!
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Heather Walker — Reply
I had some melted milk chocolate left over from dipping some chocolate truffles and poured it over the peppermint fudge. Yummy!
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Christy Denney — Reply
That would be divine!
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Kari — Reply
This fudge looks so festive! What a great gift option!
Kari
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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Paige Flamm — Reply
This fudge looks amazing! And now that I’ve had my first peppermint Joe Joe’s of the season, I want all the peppermint things now!
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Christy Denney — Reply
You’ll love how easy it is.
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