Granddad’s Peppermint Fudge
A nostalgic, old-fashioned peppermint fudge made with chocolate, marshmallow creme, and a cooked sugar mixture for a smooth, creamy, refreshingly minty treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 117 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 (12 oz) bags semisweet chocolate chips
1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme
1 cup margarine
4 1/2 cups white sugar
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, and margarine into a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the sugar and evaporated milk in a large pot over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring gently, avoiding the edges of the pot.
- Cook until the mixture reaches 240°F (115°C), using a candy thermometer or the soft-ball cold-water test.
- Pour the hot sugar mixture over the ingredients in the mixing bowl and stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extract.
- Line a 9×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper, pour in the fudge mixture, and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until fully set.
- Warm a knife under hot water and cut the fudge into 1-inch squares.
Notes
Use dark chocolate chips for richer flavor.
Add crushed peppermint candies on top for crunch.
Swirl in white chocolate for a marbled appearance.
Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance chocolate depth.
Mix in chopped nuts for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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